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NamesPhoebs

Phoebs

Girl Name day: September 3
Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe: on birth records it is written Phoebe (35,856 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Phoebe page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: bright, radiant.
Phoebe comes from Greek 'phoibe', feminine of 'phoibos' meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', an epithet linked to Apollo and the moon.

Name day for Phoebs

September 3

Why this day? Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe, and shares its name day.

Phoebs is celebrated in the United States on September 3.

The story of the name Phoebs

Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — bright, radiant, and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Phoebs is rarely written as such: the Phoebss are Phoebes (35,856 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Phoebe page.

Frequently asked questions about Phoebs

What does Phoebs mean?

Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe, which means bright, radiant.

When is Phoebs's name day?

September 3, together with Phoebe: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Phoebs a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Phoebe.

Phoebs's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Benjamin91%
  2. Calvin90%
  3. Jay85%
  4. Dylan85%
  5. Wesley85%
  6. Ruben85%
  7. Ricardo84%
  8. Alvin84%
  9. Melvin84%
  10. Elijah83%

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham42%
  2. Bruce42%
  3. Albert42%
  4. Joe42%
  5. Hector42%
  6. Earl42%
  7. Jerry42%
  8. Harry42%
  9. Allen42%
  10. John42%

Love potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Marc42%
  3. Grant42%
  4. Don42%
  5. Hunter42%
  6. Reginald42%
  7. Phillip42%
  8. Bryce42%
  9. Cole42%
  10. Chad42%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Chester82%
  2. Abraham81%
  3. Sean79%
  4. Jack79%
  5. Shane79%
  6. John79%
  7. Juan79%
  8. Shawn79%
  9. Paul78%
  10. Frank78%

Bottom 10

  1. Victor42%
  2. Damian42%
  3. Alexander42%
  4. Caleb42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Chase42%
  7. Ivan43%
  8. Dean43%
  9. Chad43%
  10. Preston45%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Benjamin96%
  2. Wesley96%
  3. Dylan96%
  4. Melvin96%
  5. Oscar96%
  6. Calvin96%
  7. Alvin96%
  8. Ricardo95%
  9. Curtis94%
  10. Leo93%

Bottom 10

  1. Bob42%
  2. Gordon42%
  3. Robert42%
  4. Herbert42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. Henry42%
  7. Jack42%
  8. Harry42%
  9. Raymond42%
  10. Earl42%
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