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Phoebe Pet Name

Phoebe is a popular cats name, meaning "Bright, radiant, prophetic" and originating from Greek, most often given to female pets, with a classic, mythology, elegant style, ranked #83 among dog names and ranked #90 among cat names, across 1,799 pet records in our database.

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Phoebe at a glance

MeaningBright, radiant, prophetic
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
StyleClassic, mythology, elegant
Length6 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsCats

How popular is Phoebe as a pet name?

Phoebe is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#83

Dog Name

#90

Cat Name

1,799

Pet Records

Phoebe pet name popularity over time

20052006200720082009201020112014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Phoebe a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female99%
Male1%

Phoebe is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Phoebe more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs35%
Cats9%
Other56%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Phoebe?

Based on the available breed data, Phoebe appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (50)Shih Tzu (45)Chihuahua (42)Labrador Retriever (31)Poodle, Toy (25)Domestic Shorthair (14)Retriever, Labrador (8)American Shorthair (6)
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What does the name Phoebe mean?

Phoebe means "Bright, radiant, prophetic" and comes from Greek.

The name is associated with classic, mythology, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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Phoebe nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Phoebe?

Phoebe fits these categories:

Phoebe as a human name

Phoebe is also used as a human name. Ranked #144 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Phoebe

Dogs
Cats
playful
persian: Persians are known for their regal and elegant appearance, fitting the name's classic and radiant connotations.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2005 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

1,799

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 59 recordsAustin Animal Center: 1 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,005 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 75 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 659 records
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