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Phelonie for a little girl?

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user34903583908 · 30/10/2018 14:34

We like Phoebe, but know a couple already. Like the "F" sound though.

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BackforGood · 31/10/2018 23:09

How about Pharphetched?

That made me howl Grin

bionicnemonic · 31/10/2018 23:05

@Changedmynametoolikeyou made me snort! Grin

Deadringer · 31/10/2018 23:00

What about Pheona.

LazyDaisyMaisie · 31/10/2018 22:55

Phelonie = Felony i.e. crime. You pronouncing it differently doesn’t change that. It’s absolutely awful.

Phelan = boys’ name and serial killer from coronation street

Philomena = ok

madeyemoodysmum · 31/10/2018 22:48

Leonie is pretty but your name is too much. Sorry!

SmilingButClueless · 31/10/2018 22:45

On the off chance this is a serious question, how about Phemia as an alternative?

SawnUpLooRoll · 31/10/2018 22:38

Phrances

minipie · 31/10/2018 22:38

Fabienne
Ferelith
Fenella
Felicity
Faith
Phaedra

Skittlesandbeer · 31/10/2018 22:28

If you’re determined to get some alliteration into her name, look more deeply at names with a ‘ph/f’ phonic in the 2nd syllable?

Ophelia has been suggested but there are lots more. I quite like Euphemia (nickname = Mia?) which has a great story, and some nice churches named after her! Pronounced ‘U-feem-ya’ in English and ‘Oo-fem-ia’ in many euro languages.

It’s a bit out there, but that doesn’t seem to be an obstacle for you! PLEASE don’t go with Phelonie for your baby girl. Just buy a goldfish, if you love it that much.

ReginaPhalange89 · 31/10/2018 22:14

Proper chuckled at some of the responses 😂😂😂

Phelonie is hideous and I assume a joke
Phoebe is an absolutely beautiful name , if you like it it shouldn't matter if you know another Phoebe.

wingingatlife · 31/10/2018 19:33

Ffion

TinselAngel · 30/10/2018 22:11

Pharcical. Or the French spelling Pharcicàle.

RiddleMeThis2018 · 30/10/2018 21:26

Phphion actual LOL.

SinkGirl · 30/10/2018 21:25

If you’re going for that edgy crim vibe, maybe Phelonius

NicoAndTheNiners · 30/10/2018 21:24

If they join the army and get promoted enough they could be Major Felony. I like it! Grin

Heratnumber7 · 30/10/2018 21:20

Would you consider names beginning with F?
There is no difference in sound between Ph and F

TatianaLarina · 30/10/2018 21:16

Philomène.

TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 30/10/2018 21:16

Phief

starzig · 30/10/2018 21:01

I quite like Polly though.

arranfan · 30/10/2018 20:45

Reminds me of phenols.

Polyphenols - feenie for short.

hello1233 · 30/10/2018 20:41

God no. Just call her criminal and have done with it.

And pronouncing it with a long o rhymes with baloney.

Not good

starzig · 30/10/2018 20:31

Reminds me of phenols.

ThanksItHasPockets · 30/10/2018 19:53

‘Phelonie’ really sounds like a drag act.

Phelonie and Miss Dee Meener.

hiddeneverything · 30/10/2018 19:33

As in, like, crime???

gendercritter · 30/10/2018 18:26

Phphion Grin

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