Phaidra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Greek name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'.
Meaning of the Name Phaidra
Phaidra is a Greek name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. In Greek mythology, Phaidra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and the wife of Theseus. She is known for her tragic love for her stepson Hippolytus. Phaidra is a name associated with beauty and strength.
Popularity of the Name Phaidra
The popularity for the name Phaidra peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 8 births, which ranked number 11,917 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Phaidra had the most female births in 1981 with 8, which ranked number 7,409 out of 12,193 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Phaidra
Popularity of Phaidra by State
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