How popular is the name Phaedra?

Phaedra is currently ranked #6086 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Phaedra?

Phaedra is pronounced FAY-druh.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Phaedra?

Phaedra is a name of Greek origin.

FAY-druh

Phaedra is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Phaedra is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'phaidros', meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete.”. It currently ranks #6086 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1971.

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What Phaedra Means

“Phaedra is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'phaidros', meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete.”

The Story of Phaedra

In the heart of ancient myth, a name blazed with passion and tragedy, destined to find a new dawn with your child.

Phaedra hails from ancient Greece, derived from the word 'phaidros,' meaning 'bright' or 'radiant.' She was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and sister to the Minotaur, a figure woven into the fabric of Greek mythology, notably as the wife of the hero Theseus. Her story, etched in drama and passion, has echoed through literature for centuries.

When you say 'Phaedra,' it feels like a spark catching light, a sudden warmth that promises an inner fire. It's a name for a daughter whose presence illuminates a room, whose will shines with an unyielding, radiant strength. You will feel this brightness when you first hold her, a luminous force that announces her arrival.