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Phinneas

FIN-ee-uhs

Popularity

#11937

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

143

Peak Year

#17 in 2010

First Recorded

2007

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Pinhas', meaning 'oracle' or 'brass'. It is a variant of Phinehas.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Phineas Taylor Barnum

    American showman, businessman, and circus owner.

  • Phineas Gage

    American railroad construction foreman who survived a metal rod through his head.

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