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Fibby

“Fibby is a diminutive or nickname form of Phoebe, which derives from the Greek name Φοίβη (Phoibe), meaning "bright" or "pure," from the root relating to Apollo's epithet Phoebus.”

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,951
TrendStable
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
ReligionChristian
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Fibby

Fibby is a diminutive or nickname form of Phoebe, which derives from the Greek name Φοίβη (Phoibe), meaning "bright" or "pure," from the root relating to Apollo's epithet Phoebus.

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Etymology

Fibby is a diminutive or nickname form of Phoebe, which derives from the Greek name Φοίβη (Phoibe), meaning "bright" or "pure," from the root relating to Apollo's epithet Phoebus. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, with no significant historical figures of note bearing this specific diminutive form.

Fibby currently ranks #6,951 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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