Phaidra
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Phaidra is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “From the Greek 'phaidros', meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'radiant'. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos and Pasiphae.”, and peaked in popularity in 1981.
What Phaidra Means
“From the Greek 'phaidros', meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'radiant'. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos and Pasiphae.”
The Story of Phaidra
Imagine a name that was present in the epics of Greek mythology, a name tied to the very concept of brightness.
Phaidra stems from the Greek word 'phaidros', meaning bright, shining, or radiant. This nomenclature was notably borne by Phaedra, a figure in Greek mythology, daughter of King Minos and Pasiphae.
This name speaks to a daughter who will greet the world with vibrant curiosity and an intelligent, luminous spirit. You sense her inherent brightness, a fire that will burn with passion and resilience.
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Famous Namesakes
Phaedra
Figure in Greek mythology, daughter of Minos.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1981
Total Births
8
First Recorded
1981
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