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[Opinions] Phoebe
I posted on this name some time ago but only got one answer so I'd really love to know what you think of it.Do you think it will get common in the US or is it too weird or tied to the Friends character? Do you know anyone named Phoebe?What do you think of the spelling Phebe? I kind of like it.Which combo is best?Phoebe Cosette
Phoebe Belle (I googled it and it happens to be the first/middle name of actress Phoebe Cates, would that be a problem?)
Phoebe Kallisto
Phoebe Callista
Phoebe Julietopinions?
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I love Phoebe because it has a real 18th century vibe. I really dislike Phebe, though. It looks like it ought to be prn like FEEB. From your combos, I like:Phoebe Belle - I wouldn't worry about the Cates reference.
Phoebe Callista
Phoebe Juliet
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I think it's cute, but I'm a huge fan of Friends so all i can think about if the character from it, so I would never use it myself.I like Phoebe Belle and Phoebe Juliet. I don't like it spelled Phebe.
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I love the name Phoebe, it's a fave of mine. Unfortunately my Dbf has already said no to it! I do always think of the Friends character, but that isn't a problem to me because I love the show. I don't think it will get super popular in America, but you never can tell really. The only spelling I like is Phoebe. I have to say that I'm not a huge fan of any of your combos, sorry! Phoebe Sky is my fave because then the name means, "Bright pure sky". I think that's lovely.
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I like Phoebe Belle.
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I prefer Belphoebe, but Phoebe is pretty on it's own also. Phebe looks too short and would prolly be mispelled a lot.Phoebe Juliet is gorgeous!
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I usually like itBut I kind of have a hot and cold relationship with it. I love the meaning and the history of the name and most of the time it sounds quirky and cool. Other days, no matter how I say it, it doesn't sound appealing to me.Today I really like it though- and it is one of those names that even when I'm having a cold day with it, I still really like to see it used.Phoebe Belle is my favourite of your list (and I don't think there is a problem with that)
Phoebe Cosette is also very pretty
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I really don't like Phoebe, and Phebe looks pretty terrible to me. But if I had to go with one of your combos I'd pick Phoebe Callista.
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I think Phoebe is a adorable. Phebe looks horribly mispelt.I really like Phoebe Belle and Phoebe Juliet. I know a lady that has a little girl named Phoebe. I don't think Pheobe will become the next Emma or anything.
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Phoebe is one of my favourite names. Phebe looks weird and miss-spelt to me thoughI like Phoebe Juliet best out of the ones you listed
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Dislike itIn my opinion, I don't think it's too tied to the Friends character or anything (maybe just a little), but in general, I think Phoebe has a very odd spelling and sound. It's just a weird name to me.I don't know anybody named Phoebe and I doubt I will as it is a really uncommon name here. Since I don't like Phoebe in general, I can't say whether or not I like the spelling Phebe more. It does seem to make more sense though, as it looks like it's pronounced FEE-bee not FOH-bee. Even though I don't like the name Phoebe, Phoebe Juliet flows and sounds very nice together.
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I love love love Phoebe! Phebe just looks off and weird. Phoebe Juliet has always been on of my favorites. I'm in the US and I don't think it will become common at all. I don't know anyone in real life named Phoebe but I do know 2 people that have Phoebes from naming boards.
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Not a fan..it's certainly not unusable, but I don't like the name. I think there are plenty of other Greek names that are a lot better.Phoebe Callista is my pick out of yours.
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I hate the sound of Phoebe (can't stand Daphne or Esmee either) and I don't really like the look of it but Phebe looks incomplete. I do think of the Friends character when I hear/see tha name and for me that's not a good thing.
From your list I like Phoebe Cosette the best.
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