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Phelonie for a little girl?

164 replies

user34903583908 · 30/10/2018 14:34

We like Phoebe, but know a couple already. Like the "F" sound though.

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SinkGirl · 30/10/2018 21:25

If you’re going for that edgy crim vibe, maybe Phelonius

RiddleMeThis2018 · 30/10/2018 21:26

Phphion actual LOL.

TinselAngel · 30/10/2018 22:11

Pharcical. Or the French spelling Pharcicàle.

wingingatlife · 31/10/2018 19:33

Ffion

ReginaPhalange89 · 31/10/2018 22:14

Proper chuckled at some of the responses 😂😂😂

Phelonie is hideous and I assume a joke
Phoebe is an absolutely beautiful name , if you like it it shouldn't matter if you know another Phoebe.

Skittlesandbeer · 31/10/2018 22:28

If you’re determined to get some alliteration into her name, look more deeply at names with a ‘ph/f’ phonic in the 2nd syllable?

Ophelia has been suggested but there are lots more. I quite like Euphemia (nickname = Mia?) which has a great story, and some nice churches named after her! Pronounced ‘U-feem-ya’ in English and ‘Oo-fem-ia’ in many euro languages.

It’s a bit out there, but that doesn’t seem to be an obstacle for you! PLEASE don’t go with Phelonie for your baby girl. Just buy a goldfish, if you love it that much.

minipie · 31/10/2018 22:38

Fabienne
Ferelith
Fenella
Felicity
Faith
Phaedra

SawnUpLooRoll · 31/10/2018 22:38

Phrances

SmilingButClueless · 31/10/2018 22:45

On the off chance this is a serious question, how about Phemia as an alternative?

madeyemoodysmum · 31/10/2018 22:48

Leonie is pretty but your name is too much. Sorry!

LazyDaisyMaisie · 31/10/2018 22:55

Phelonie = Felony i.e. crime. You pronouncing it differently doesn’t change that. It’s absolutely awful.

Phelan = boys’ name and serial killer from coronation street

Philomena = ok

Deadringer · 31/10/2018 23:00

What about Pheona.

bionicnemonic · 31/10/2018 23:05

@Changedmynametoolikeyou made me snort! Grin

BackforGood · 31/10/2018 23:09

How about Pharphetched?

That made me howl Grin

Sungura · 31/10/2018 23:25

Philomena is good. 👍😎

Sungura · 31/10/2018 23:28

There are many great suggestions, jesting aside, for a perfect name. Leonie is great. Melody. Fenella. I thought of Antonia or Naomi.

TittyBoneGhoul · 31/10/2018 23:36

Phelonie. fucking Melanie.
That’s all I hear.

Pissed myself at phalonz.
Phanny tickled me too

Milliepatch · 01/11/2018 23:14

If ph is not working what about Fallon (dynasty name Blush) Freya, Fern

Zoflorabore · 02/11/2018 04:32

Philadelphia? or dairylea?

madeyemoodysmum · 02/11/2018 07:51

Peonie???

A beautiful flower
That's a very pretty name with a similar sound. And nice meaning

MsTSwift · 02/11/2018 08:03

Poor kid. She’ll change it to phoebe herself before she hits secondary

customerservicenightmare · 02/11/2018 11:32

Peonie is beautiful, but the kids? Pee-on-me or somesuch, I'm guessing.

OhhEnnEmm · 02/11/2018 11:34

I couldn't help but laugh!

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 02/11/2018 12:56

@user34903583908 - I think Fenella is a lovely name, and there are some other good F/Ph names suggested on here.

I really, really wouldn't use Phelonie - it looks as if it should be pronounced felony, as in criminal act, and if you want it pronounced differently, you will spend your whole life explaining this, which is your objection to Persephone.

@WhyOhWine has posted a list of very good names.

mathanxiety · 03/11/2018 06:00

Call her Theoni, Theodora, Theodosia, Thea, Thelma, and move some place where THs are Fs.

Problem solved, best of both worlds.