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Phaedra

female

Meaning

"Bright; Radiant One"

A classical Greek name meaning bright, known from myth and tragedy and adopted in modern literary and given-name use.

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Popularity History of Phaedra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6086Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6086

Phaedra was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-996

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Phaedra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Phaedra.

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Phaie
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Phae
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Baby Name Lists That Include Phaedra

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Phaedra, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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