Phaedra
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Popularity
#6086
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,885
Peak Year
#96 in 1971
First Recorded
1963
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It 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.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Phaedra
Figure in Greek mythology, wife of Theseus.
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