Phineas
FIN-ee-us
Popularity
#1538
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
2,695
Peak Year
#142 in 2016
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Phineas Gage
Famous railroad construction foreman with brain injury.
Phineas Flynn
Fictional character from Phineas and Ferb.
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