Am I missing something?

[Dovahkiin]

DH and I are pretty much decided on Phoebe Helena for bump. We both agreed quickly on Phoebe and chose Helena after my grandmother and because one of its meanings is 'torch', which seems apt for an Olympics year. We both love this name but I just wanted to know if we've missed any pressing reasons to avoid this combination. They are both Shakespeare characters but I didn't know if that would grate too much?

I think it's a great name and can't see Shakespeare being an issue.

Aren't they both from 'As You Like It'? If so that's a great play and a comedy. Oh no I think actually Helena is Midsummers - well, still good. Judging from Pointless I think only a few people would know they were Shakespearean and I don't see why it's an issue even so. My first thought was more the Greek connection TBH.

Phoebe means 'yellow' doesn't it? That's nice and cheerful, like sunshine.

I think that whilst it's great to check this, you're totally overthinking it, as I would if I were expecting. It's a totally delightful combination!

Thank you ladies!!! Agreed - overthinking it but just terrified of getting it down on paper and then having a forehead slapping moment three years later. And fear of repeating the experience of my mum's friend who had two children - Mary and Joseph...

Phoebe means 'sun'. It is nice, though quite popular - in the top 50.

My ds would have been Phoebe if he'd been a girl. I think both your names are lovely.