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Pheonix?

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upsideup · 07/04/2018 18:30

What do you think of Pheonix for a boy?

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leghairdontcare · 07/04/2018 18:45

I know a 3 year old Phoenix. It's actually not that bad. Certainly not the worse name in my 'cohort' of toddler groups.

tigerrun · 07/04/2018 18:45

Sorry x-post Blush!

tigerrun · 07/04/2018 18:44

Did you mean Phoenix? If you are going to go for an 'alternative' spelling then no. If not then probably still no, sorry.

BrutusMcDogface · 07/04/2018 18:40

Haha! I said "our list" when I clearly meant "my list"!

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upsideup · 07/04/2018 18:40

It does have meaning to us though, its a greek name and DH is greek and also me and DH got engaged in Phoenix.
Spelling obviously is a worry and also I am worried people would think its Felix and I really dont like that.

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BrutusMcDogface · 07/04/2018 18:39

Pheobe is spelt Phoebe.

And micheal is spelt michael! Think clapto was joking Wink

BrutusMcDogface · 07/04/2018 18:39

I know a Phoenix! Why not be a bit different? Or how about felix? though that reminds me of a cat

Phoenix is on our list but i like the idea of it being a middle name as I'm not sure we're brave enough to use it as a first name (plus dp will probably say FUCK NO if I suggest it!!Grin)

PurpleDaisies · 07/04/2018 18:37

Pheobe is spelt Phoebe.

EllenJanethickerknickers · 07/04/2018 18:37

I know a little girl called Phoenix, not my taste but perfectly acceptable. It is spelt like Phoebe, though. He might get a lot of people misspelling it throughout his life.

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upsideup · 07/04/2018 18:36

isnt it phoenix?

Your right! If I cant spell it then then thats not a good start, It was a name that DH has just suggested not me but I will tell him no.

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PurpleDaisies · 07/04/2018 18:36

It’s not what I would choose but if you spell it right, it’s ok.

Ski40 · 07/04/2018 18:36

Gorgeous! Go for it! Slightly biased as it's my oldest son's middle name.
For me it has a lot of meaning. He was my rainbow baby after a loss so the symbolism of a Phoenix bird raising up from the ashes was very powerful for me. I have explained this to him and he was very happy and loves pictures of Phoenix birds.

claptomania · 07/04/2018 18:35

Perhaps Micheal? Or Pheobe for a girl.

FleurDelacoeur · 07/04/2018 18:35

It's awful, even spelled correctly.

Felix a better choice, which sounds similar.

MollyDaydream · 07/04/2018 18:34

Are you deliberately going for that spelling?

Dancingmonkey87 · 07/04/2018 18:34

Don’t like but if your going to use it I would use the correct spelling Phoenix.

Quartz2208 · 07/04/2018 18:33

isnt it phoenix?

I do know a couple (born 9 years ok)

Whisky2014 · 07/04/2018 18:32

Ridiculous

HanarCantWearSweaters · 07/04/2018 18:31

Have you thought about Draogn?