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Phoebe or Artemis

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tulipsonatable · 23/01/2024 07:30

I have a three year old daughter with a Greek name, though maybe not recognisably so. I want to choose another Greek name for my daughter who will be born in the next few weeks.

We've narrowed the list down to Phoebe and Artemis, so it'll definitely be one of those names. The problem is I slightly lean towards one and my husband slightly leans towards the other.

Just wondering if you had to pick between the two, which would you pick?

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Thatbloodyhedge · 26/01/2024 11:22

Makes me think " Optimus Prime"

MrsSkylerWhite · 26/01/2024 11:22

Both are good. Sorry, no help at all 😁

CultOfTheAirFryer · 26/01/2024 11:20

Artemis is great. Ignore the haters.

thefallen · 26/01/2024 05:30

Both are gorgeous. I don't think you can go wrong with either! Artemis has the slight edge for me though.

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tulipsonatable · 26/01/2024 05:29

I love Artemisia - but it's a step too far for my husband!

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Tezza1 · 26/01/2024 05:05

Artemis, it's less common, and the connections to the name are great. Phoebes were everywhere when I was teaching.
I actually seriously considered Artemisia for my daughter.

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tulipsonatable · 26/01/2024 04:06

Thanks for all the input. Probably going to go for Artemis.

This has been really helpful in making up my own mind about it. I don't really agree with a lot of the criticism of Artemis, but the criticism of Phoebe chimed with a lot of my own reservations about the name. So it has been useful that way.

Everyone has different feelings about names, and I'd probably hate some of the ones that other posters would pick (though I probably wouldn't phrase it as stridently as some on here do 😂).

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DancingOnMoonbeams · 26/01/2024 02:42

I like Phoebe.

I don't like Artemis. There's an after shave called this, just sounds like more of a boy's name to me.

Fraaahnces · 26/01/2024 02:32

Too many Phoebes about atm. Artemis will be called Arty for short. Why not Astraea, (Means “Star” - Apollo’s twin sister (another form of Artemis) who was also the Goddess of Justice.) Anthaeia - Nereid (mermaid/sea goddess) married to Poseidon. Calliope - Goddess of Magic.

geoger · 26/01/2024 02:18

Interesting name choice. What is your other dd called?
I prefer Phoebe because it sounds softer, Artemis is a bit harsh on the ears.

shoopshoopdedoo · 25/01/2024 23:40

Both are lovely. I think I’d pick Phoebe as, personally, it’s what I’d prefer to be called.

Onelife2024 · 24/01/2024 20:55

OctaviaRedQueen · 24/01/2024 20:34

When naming my children, I made sure I would be happy to be called that name myself. I imagined myself in different situations, eg a news presenter, a doctor, working in a garage etc..

If I was to imagine myself as an Artemis or a Phoebe, I would much rather be called Phoebe.

I agree

OctaviaRedQueen · 24/01/2024 20:34

When naming my children, I made sure I would be happy to be called that name myself. I imagined myself in different situations, eg a news presenter, a doctor, working in a garage etc..

If I was to imagine myself as an Artemis or a Phoebe, I would much rather be called Phoebe.

Thatbloodyhedge · 24/01/2024 17:48

garlictwist · 24/01/2024 05:05

I think they are both awful but Artemis is worse.

Absolutely

garlictwist · 24/01/2024 05:05

I think they are both awful but Artemis is worse.

DramaAlpaca · 24/01/2024 03:28

Artemis is strong and utterly fabulous. And yes, it's cool.

Phoebe just... isn't. It's pretty, but drippy.

So, Artemis for sure.

KayEmAy · 24/01/2024 02:13

Artemis

is so freaking cool and strong and I just really love it

jackstini · 23/01/2024 22:56

Love Phoebe - classic but interesting

The only Artemis I know is a boy - so just can't picture it for a girl

11NigelTufnel · 23/01/2024 22:16

Ooh I like Artemis. Can totally see that on a 15 year old, or a professional adult. Much more than many names that are currently popular.

IggityZiggity · 23/01/2024 22:02

Phoebe, without a doubt. Artemis to me is a boy's name, and not a great one.

sciencemama · 23/01/2024 21:56

Or alexia or xanthe

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 23/01/2024 21:54

I know a dog called Phoebe, nn Phoebles, which is sweet. I wouldn't give it to a human, too much association with Friends. Artemis, though, is yes fabulous.

ImthatBoleyngirl · 23/01/2024 21:53

DD is 12, and she has 4 friends called Phoebe. I'm not sure about other ages but it's very common in girls of that age.

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 23/01/2024 21:51

VenusClapTrap · 23/01/2024 20:07

Artemis is fabulous, strong and elegant.

Phoebe is boooring.

Yes. This.
I worked with an Artemis. She was super cool. I think it's the most fabulous girls' name I can think of.

wasanneofcleves · 23/01/2024 21:46

Phoebe 100000000x better. Artemis sounds so masculine to me. And isn't a nice sound anyway.