Comments for the name Phoebe

Famous bearer: Phoebe Buffay, one of the six main characters in the hit TV sitcom 'Friends'.

Name of one of the Halliwell sisters (played by Alyssa Milano) from the popular TV show 'Charmed'.

Phoebe was also the name of Holden Caulfield's little sister [from the book "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger]. A very nice name. Original but not awkward, once you learn to spell it you can't get enough of it. =)

As another Phebe (spelled without the "o" - my mother said she had dumb relatives who'd pronounce it Phoby) I have to say I've grown to like my name. It has MANY literary references (those above, plus Louisa May Alcott's "Eight Cousins" has a Phebe, as well as Nathaniel Hawthorne's "House of Seven Gables" - I also own the books "The Book of Phoebe" and "Phoebe's Knee", and an original Gibson print named "Phoebe"), has the Greek mythological origins, Shakespeare, and a saint. Wonderful name!

And, when I broke my leg in 5th grade, my friends all called me Pheebles.

Actress Phoebe Cates is a famous bearer.

The real name of Annie Oakley was Phoebe Annie Oakley Mozee.

Phoebe Philo is the former creative director for the fashion line Chloe.

Phoebe is also one of Saturn's moons, and a type of bird. The name always makes me think of a bird. It's a pretty name for a girl.

Phoebe Bamford, played by Dervla Kirwan, was the lead female character in the popular British 1990s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. Phoebe is a 1940's barmaid who becomes the girlfriend and eventually the wife of time traveler, Gary Sparrow.

Phoebe Terese is a student from the Magic School Bus series. She's the "new girl."

Phoebe Tonkin (born 1989) is an Australian actress best known for playing the role of Cleo Sertori in "H2O: just add water".

One of the girls on the cartoon "Hey Arnold!" is named Phoebe.

Phoebe is the name of a character from 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter'. I must admit, this book is the reason I fell in love with the name Phoebe. It's soft and delicate but can also be strong and spirited. Phoebe is one of those names that don't just suit one type of person.

Phoebe Winterbottom is a character in Sharon Creech's 1994 novel "Walk Two Moons".

This was the original name for the character later called Lily Munster in the first pilot episode.

I think Lily and Phoebe would be great as twins!

The girl who played Cleo on H2O's real name is Phoebe! I love this name!:)

An unfortunate bearer is Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide after months of being bullied on January 14, 2010.

Phoebe Sylvia Rachel is the daughter of American actor Jim True-Frost and his wife, Cora. Phoebe has a big brother named Leo.

Phoebe Belle Cates is an American actress.

Phoebe Pearl Bonin (b. 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is the daughter of American writer Jennifer Weiner and her husband Adam Bonin.

Phoebe Sylvia Rachel True-Frost (b. 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts) is the daughter of American actor Jim True-Frost and his wife, Cora.

Phoebe Adele Gates (b. 2002 in Bellevue, Washington) is the daughter of American billionaire businessman Bill Gates and American businesswoman Melinda Gates.

In J.D. Salinger's famous novel "The Catcher In the Rye," the protagonist Holden Caulfield's sister is called Phoebe.