ThinkabaraPhoenix: meaning and origin
Phoenix
“Dark red; the mythical bird reborn from fire”
About the name Phoenix
Phoenix is a girl or a boy’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “dark red; the mythical bird reborn from fire”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Greek names
- Alex 🧒Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra · Greek
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Cyrus 👦Sun; far-sighted (via Persian) · Greek
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
Sibling name ideas (Greek, girls and boys)
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
More unisex names starting with P
Questions and answers
What does the name Phoenix mean?
Phoenix is a name of Greek origin. It means: dark red; the mythical bird reborn from fire.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
Phoenix is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Phoenix have?
Phoenix has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.