Hebe

I love this name, it’s so cute and graceful! I think it holds a sense of childhood innocence that carries elegantly into adulthood and onward.
As for other commentators’ concerns, I don’t think anyone in real life would immediately think of hebephilia when they hear that someone’s name is Hebe— most people don’t know the term, much less pronounce them the same. I mean, have you ever met someone named Lou and immediately think of Lou Gehrig’s Disease? If it bothers you personally that’s totally okay, but it definitely doesn’t make Hebe less usable in public :)

Intersting name.

My name is Hebe. A lot of people have said that it's a beautiful name, and I like my name most of the time. However having a unique name like this is very inconvenient, especially when you have to explain to everyone how to pronounce it correctly, and the frustration when people constantly say it wrong. So if you are thinking about naming your kids this, don’t just think about how pretty it is, but also about the practicality.

It stands out.

All I think of are hebephiles, adults attracted to children between 11 and 14. Phoebe is much more established and lacks the negative connotation.

I like this name a lot, especially as an alternative to Phoebe. Unfortunately, it reminds me of the phrase "heebie jeebies." But I'd still consider using it, especially as a middle name.

My first name is Hebe. I love my name a lot. People say it is unique easy and it suits my character because I'm always cheerful.

No offence to anyone named Hebe, but it makes me think of hebephrenia, a type of schizophrenia.

This name makes me happy, I laugh out loud whenever I say it.

Makes me think of "heebie jeebies".

I wouldn't use the name if I were you, as 'hebephilia' is a term that's misused in the same way that the word 'pedophilia' is misused. 'Hebephilia', also known as 'ephebophilia', is used to describe the sexual attraction to teenagers, although it literally means 'friend of youth' or something. The idea is that the teenager in question looks clearly underaged. So, if you like the sound of this name, it would be much better to opt for Phoebe.

I think it sounds bizzare and odd. "Hebe" is used as a short slang for "Hebrew." Don't know about the lamb thing, sure made me passover that. ;)

Hebe reminds me of a lamb or sheep. Interesting that it means "youth" and was the name of a mythical Greek goddess, I can't picture it lol. If I every get a lamb, I'll consider naming her this.

Well, honestly, I know it may be strange at first when your mind and ears have been introduced to this name but strangely it's really grown on me. I have NEVER met a person name Hebe. The only living person I heard named Hebe was one of the twin babies that played Agatha in the Nanny Mcphee movie. So this name seems completely unique. A lot of people could make fun of this name by saying things like, "Oh no, Hebes' got the heebeejeebies." So that is a minus for this name but other than that I would certainly consider namimg my daughter this name or I would use it as a middle name because it really is a beautiful and modest name for an above average kind of girl.