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Phoebe

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ToftheB · 29/08/2019 08:51

What are your thoughts on Phoebe?
It's currently the only name DH and I can agree on. I like it - I like the sound, the meaning and the fact that it's a name with a history but no religious connections - but I'm worried about the lack of nicknames and concerned other people might think it's a bit posh/wet. My family don't seem very convinced by it, but I know they'd come around once it was attached to an actual baby!

I think DH only likes it because we jokingly call each other and our DS Bean, and he thinks that Phoe-Bean is cute and funny! He's difficult to choose names with - just let's me make a load of suggestions until he latches onto one and then thinks it's a done deal.

Middle name is likely to be Alexandra (a family name)

Thank you for your opinions and suggestions.

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Jellycat00 · 06/09/2019 04:50

Gorgeous! And i would never describe it as wet or posh!

TraceyHorrobin · 01/09/2019 20:01

It's lovely, go for it.

I know of two sisters, Phoebe and Phae (pronounced Fay). Phoebe is great on its own.

Silenceissilver · 01/09/2019 14:33

Also as a PP said, Phoebe is in the bible

Silenceissilver · 01/09/2019 14:32

It’s a bit wet

DramaAlpaca · 01/09/2019 14:30

Phoebe Alexandra is lovely.

Bol87 · 01/09/2019 13:01

I love Phoebe, reminds me of Friends! 😄 I agree that nicknames will come naturally... my daughter is Annabelle and she gets Annie, Bell, Bells, Belly along with weirder ones between the family!

Degustibusnonestdisputandem1 · 01/09/2019 01:56

I'm Phoebe and I have a sister Alexandra! I've never met another person close to my age with my name though

PotatoCity · 31/08/2019 20:59

I love it! One of my favourite girls names, though unfortunately it sounds bad with my surname!

Georgepigthedragon · 31/08/2019 16:02

I have a Phoebe so I'm obviously biased but I really love it. She gets called pheebs and beebee sometimes but I don't mind these nicknames.

vdbfamily · 31/08/2019 16:02

I love it and have a best friend and an Aunty Phoebe. It is actually Biblical though, just in case you were specifically avoiding biblical names! She is a lady mentioned by Paul in the New Testament.

laughingnow · 31/08/2019 15:58

One for my favourites. Nicknames just emerge, or not!

SingingSands · 31/08/2019 15:51

Phoebe is a beautiful name.

BeanBag7 · 31/08/2019 15:23

I like Phoebe. I know one who is nearly 2 and her nickname is "Bee" (so cute)
It is getting popular which is a good thing as people are more likely to be familiar with the spelling/pronounciation

NameChange30 · 31/08/2019 15:16

I love it!

Bit late now but I always think it's wise not to discuss names with family and friends so you're not too influenced by their opinion.

Much better to be influenced by strangers on mumsnet instead Grin

MissHenty · 31/08/2019 15:12

My son is 5 so we’ve met many children through the years but haven’t come across a phoebe yet in real life (at school or playgroups). I’ve know a friend of a friend recently had a phoebe. I think it’s a lovely name that’s not too unusual but not all that common either

devilishlygood · 30/08/2019 07:08

I know a few Phoebes...they’re of various ages but all flubby and unfortunately very unattractive, for some reason!! 😂😂

I’m afraid I do find the sounds a bit wet...I think that comes from knowing two different phoebes who used whiney, baby voices to appear ‘cute’. And one sucked her thumb. In public. At 24!! 🤮

The name has nice meanings, is of Greek mythology descent and therefore has ethereal ambience to those who know none, it is very popular.

AverageMummy · 29/08/2019 18:15

Number 21 was 0.29% of babies if that helps.... or statistically about 1 leg of a Phoebe per class? Grin

PrincessLouis · 29/08/2019 16:18

I like it too. Plus Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) is a good association

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ToftheB · 29/08/2019 14:10

Looks like it's number 21 in the 2018 baby name data. Hopefully that's not too popular... I don't mind it not being unique - my DS's name is mid 20s and we've not met many others, and my name is dead common but I like it! - but do you know loads of little Phoebes?

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Oneforposy7 · 29/08/2019 13:39

Lovely!

Buddyelf · 29/08/2019 12:35

Love it!

whatausername · 29/08/2019 12:33

Phoebe Alexandra is gorgeous. Nicknames, if they happen, occur naturally and a lot of the time have little to do with a given name anyway. Nobody needs a nickname or to use a diminutive so I wouldn't let a lack of one for Phoebe be much of a factor when deciding.

BlueBilledBeatboxingBird · 29/08/2019 11:08

I love it.

pooopypants · 29/08/2019 10:32

In Greek it means 'radiant', it also means pure in another language but that one escapes me right now

My DD's middle name so I'm biased but I think it's a lovely name

Honeybingbong · 29/08/2019 10:18

Really beautiful name. Looks and sounds really lovely with Alexandra.

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