Phoebe

Female

What does Phoebe mean?

The name of one of Saturn’s moons.

What's the origin of Phoebe?

Greek

How is Phoebe pronounced?

fiːbi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Phoebe?

Naming your cat Phoebe suggests that you have a fondness for classic names and may have a strong connection to the character from the popular television show Friends. It could also suggest that you have a strong appreciation for the Greek goddess of the same name.

Is Phoebe a good cat name?

Phoebe is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Phoebe isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Phoebe is found in these categories:

celestial cat names
celestial

She's named after Saturn's outermost moon!

mythical cat names
mythical

She's named after a Greek Titaness, goddess of prophecy!

biblical cat names
biblical

She's named after a helpful deaconess in the New Testament.

friendly cat names
friendly

Phoebe means bright and pure, perfect for a lovable feline!

Popularity

Based on likes, Phoebe ranks #282 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Phoebe isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Phoebe was, over the past 30 days, the 547th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Phoebe is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Phoebe was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Phoebe:

Meaning: Lotus
Meaning: (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
Meaning: an expression of approval and commendation
Meaning: A moon of Saturn.
Meaning: The name of one of Uranus’ moons.
Meaning: Lost

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think phoebe is an adorable name for a female kitten, particularly of a calico kitten, and did you know almost all calicos all female?
February 20, 2024

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