Is Phoebe overdone?

[Flangelica]

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[Moonlight9]

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]

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]

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

[user1492757084]

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]

Zombie thread!

[ourflagmeansdeath]

Phoebe Joy is so so lovely, please use it!

[MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot]

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]

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]

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

[BanjoVio]

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

[pinklavenders]

19 girls named Pheobe last year alone...

[TheBirdintheCave]

@SpaceJamtart

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]

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]

Phoebe/Feebee sounds dated imo.

[daisypond]

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

[Luredbyapomegranate]

Not yet

Chloe or Zoe a bit less popular though

[muddiecuddles]

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

[toastofthetown]

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]

I think it is.

[Enko]

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

[Enko]

Mine is 24 and has never been called Pheebs

[Rainbowbaby13]

I love it but I don't know any

[ChagSameachDoreen]

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

[itsgettingweird]

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]

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. 🙂