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Phaedra / Faedra

36 replies

Panoramarama · 05/02/2019 09:40

Hello,

Another ancient Greek name thread! Really appreciated your opinions on Ariadne. What do you think of Phaedra / Faedra? Again I'm not too fussed about which spelling but more about how is perceived in the UK. I figure she could be Faye as a nickname if a UK equivalent is needed.

Thanks! Smile

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DorindaLestrange · 05/02/2019 10:05

Pretty name, but I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole because of the myth.

RiverTam · 05/02/2019 10:00

Phaedra is the correct spelling. Not that keen, don't like the way it sounds or looks. And Faye would be a terrible nickname!

Cosmoa · 05/02/2019 09:57

Phaedra is a lovely name (but only spelt this way!)

GlitterOakTree · 05/02/2019 09:53

Literal*

GlitterOakTree · 05/02/2019 09:53

Fedra is Peruvian. It's not a little spelling to the sound.

diplodocusinermine · 05/02/2019 09:48

Phaedra, definitely, but she wasn’t very nice...........

tammytoby · 05/02/2019 09:47

You don't spell Phoebe as Feebee!

tammytoby · 05/02/2019 09:46

Great classic name. Definitely spelled Phaedra!

GlitterOakTree · 05/02/2019 09:44

Fedra perhaps?

Topofthehills · 05/02/2019 09:43

I wouldn't because of the myth, personally. But it's usually spelled Phaedra in English.

KiplingAngelCake · 05/02/2019 09:43

Great name!
FWIW I prefer the Phaedra spelling.