Phoebe
Phoebe is a Latinized form of Greek Phoibe, related to a Greek word with the senses bright and pure. In mythology Phoibe was a Titan associated with the moon. That mythological association is distinct from the name’s linguistic meaning.
- Meaning
- Bright or pure
- Name or word origin
- Latinized form of a Greek name
Sources and meaning notes
The Greek word history and the mythological namesake are identified separately.
- Behind the Name: Phoebe The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #61 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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