Phebe
Meaning of Phebe
Phebe is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as FEE-bee (/fiˌbi/). The name Phebe is a variation of the name Phoebe. In terms of popularity, the data for newborns in the United States shows that it has been consistently used over the years, with occasional fluctuations in rank. Phebe peaked in popularity during the late 1940s and early 1950s when it was ranked within the top 15 names for girls. Although its popularity has declined since then, Phebe continues to be chosen by parents looking for a unique and classic name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FEE-bee (/fiˌbi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Phebe
| Phebe Westcott Humphreys was a multi-talented journalist, horticulturist, photographer, and children's book author known for her influential work in landscape design and her extensive contributions to various publications. |
| Phebe Ann Coffin Hanaford was a pioneering Christian Universalist minister and advocate for universal suffrage and women's rights, known for being the first woman ordained as a Universalist minister in New England and the first woman to serve as chaplain to the Connecticut General Assembly. |
| Phebe Hemphill is an acclaimed American sculptor known for her work at the United States Mint and is recognized as one of the leading coin artists, sculptors, and engravers of today. |
| Phebe Estelle Spalding was an American writer and educator. |
| Phebe Florence Miller was a Canadian writer and nature lover, known as one of Newfoundland's first serious woman writers. |
