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Phoebe

32 replies

VintageGirl89 · 21/06/2020 11:30

I'm starting the fall in love with the name Phoebe.
It came to me in a dream and ever since then I keep thinking that it might just be the perfect name.

However..... I'm a little bit concerned regarding miss-spelling of the name. Is it one of those names nobody will ever be able to spell? Always receiving cards with name spelt wrong?

The other options we have are Chloe (but may not be able to use), Poppy and Martha.

Thank you.

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daisypond · 21/06/2020 11:47

Phoebe is a lovely name. It’s well known, and I’d assume the majority of people know how to spell it. I like Chloe and Poppy too. I’m less keen on Martha - seems dreary to me.

Marlena1 · 21/06/2020 11:40

I think it's lovely. It is a name you ahve to think about to spell but a lot of names are, that wouldn't put me off. Also love Chloe.

KipperTheFrog · 21/06/2020 11:39

In my experience, even easy names get misspelled. Don’t let that put you off. Love the name Phoebe.

ShadowMane · 21/06/2020 11:37

does it matter though? if someone is important, then they will make the effort

Pippilangstrumpfi · 21/06/2020 11:36

Poppy is also easy to spell!

123Dancewithme · 21/06/2020 11:35

It just makes me think “feeble”. Martha is much much nicer!

Pippilangstrumpfi · 21/06/2020 11:33

Yes, Phoebe may well get misspelled as Pheobe or Pheebe. Martha is unlikely to be misspelled!

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