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Is Phoebe overdone?

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Flangelica · 05/07/2022 16:03

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Moonlight9 · 16/03/2023 08:44

I also grew up in the 90’s/00’s but hardly know any Phoebe’s - I certainly wouldn’t categorize Phoebe with those sort of names mentioned by PP.
I love it OP and don’t think it’s overdone at all! It has a lovely meaning, history and is a bit quirky, not just another Ava, Isla, Mia etc

Justinripley · 16/03/2023 07:21

I was born in the 90s and know lots my age. I heard of a newborn one the other day and thought it was quite an odd choice as for me it’s with the Lauren, Amber, Ellie era for me.

I also don’t think it’s a nice name. Sounding or aesthetically. Sorry!

MintTeaAndChocolate · 15/03/2023 19:43

I don't know any.
Kids in 2 different schools 🤷🏻‍♀️

user1492757084 · 15/03/2023 04:39

Phoebe is lovely in sound, history and meaning.
It goes well with many second names and is not too common.

Phoebe Joy 10/10
Phoebe Margaret
Phoebe Eliza
Phoebe Susanna
Phoebe Grace

SneezyEvie · 14/03/2023 21:58

Zombie thread!

ourflagmeansdeath · 14/03/2023 21:24

Phoebe Joy is so so lovely, please use it!

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 14/03/2023 16:47

I love it. It was my great grandmother’s name, I would have called my daughter it but it was the height of Friends fame and I thought it would be everywhere. Called my cat it instead, her nickname is Fee or Fifi

CoastalWave · 07/07/2022 12:59

No Phoebes in the school my children attend and I've only taught one in 6 yrs of teaching.

Hardly overdone?

Overdone would be Ava, Isla, Evie, Izzy, Sophie, Freya Mia,...

KirstenBlest · 07/07/2022 12:55

@Luredbyapomegranate , I know an awful lot of Chloes, but they are older.

BanjoVio · 07/07/2022 12:39

In 11 years of teaching, I’ve taught 5 Phoebes I believe. In comparison to Emilys, you’re golden 😄

pinklavenders · 07/07/2022 12:32

19 girls named Pheobe last year alone...Shock

TheBirdintheCave · 07/07/2022 12:14

SpaceJamtart · 05/07/2022 16:16

I know quite a few children called Phoebe and one spelled Pheobe and a Feebee
Most of them get called Pheebs

I also know a Phoebe misspelt as 'Pheobe'. As a name nerd it upsets me every time I see it written down 😂 More so than 'feebee' as they were clearly trying to get it right and not intentionally misspelling it.

I just can't understand how no one has pointed out the error? 🤔I also checked the DarkGreener stats and there were 19 born last year alone so unfortunately it's not a rare occurance! 😮

MermaidMeemaw · 06/07/2022 12:06

I love the name Phoebe. Was one of my top choices for my DD 35 years ago, so years before ‘Friends’. I would have had it for a second name, but it didn’t go well with the name I eventually chose, which I also still love. Phoebe Joy is a lovely choice.

pinklavenders · 06/07/2022 11:54

Phoebe/Feebee sounds dated imo.

daisypond · 06/07/2022 06:46

I only have come across one Phoebe and she’s 23. I think it’s a nice name.

Luredbyapomegranate · 06/07/2022 00:12

Not yet

Chloe or Zoe a bit less popular though

muddiecuddles · 05/07/2022 20:30

We have Phoebe Grace age 3 and have met a couple but none in our immediate network. I love it.

toastofthetown · 05/07/2022 20:29

Yes it's overdone. It's been well in the top hundred since 1996. It's in a category where it's dull but inoffensive, like Sophie, Freya, Mia etc.

balalake · 05/07/2022 20:26

I think it is.

Enko · 05/07/2022 20:25

Oh should add she was in primary school with 2 others. But from secondary and university she was the only one

Enko · 05/07/2022 20:25

Mine is 24 and has never been called Pheebs

Rainbowbaby13 · 05/07/2022 20:23

I love it but I don't know any

ChagSameachDoreen · 05/07/2022 20:17

No - it's not overdone. It's lovely!

itsgettingweird · 05/07/2022 20:09

I love Phoebe.

I only know 1 (20 yo now) but always loved it since watching friends.

Phoebe Joy is a lovely name.

Phoebe Grace was a name I would have used if required!

TempsPerdu · 05/07/2022 20:07

I wouldn’t say so, no - and I’m someone who’s not at all keen on most very popular names.

I do know a few young Phoebes, but where I am it’s much less overused than the ubiquitous Ava/Ada/Eva/Edie/Evie/Ivy/Isla, or Lily/Lila/Lyra/Layla/Luna type names. It’s also not especially similar to any other currently popular names, so unlike those mentioned you won’t get sucked into any particular ‘sound trend’.

Lovely meaning too - I say go for it. 🙂