Phoebe Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Phoebe Name at a Glance

Name	Phoebe
Meaning	The shining one. Mother of Leto. Phoebe was one of the names for the Greek moon goddess.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Phoebe Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Phoebe means “The shining one. Mother of Leto. Phoebe was one of the names for the Greek moon goddess”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Phoebe Name Origin

Our database records Phoebe under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Phoebe a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Phoebe is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Phoebe

When considering Phoebe for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.