Phenix
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Phenix
The name Phenix is a modern English spelling variant of Phoenix, derived from the Greek word "phoinix" (φοῖνιξ), meaning the mythological bird that dies and is reborn from its ashes, symbolizing resurrection and renewal.
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Etymology
The name Phenix is a modern English spelling variant of Phoenix, derived from the Greek word "phoinix" (φοῖνιξ), meaning the mythological bird that dies and is reborn from its ashes, symbolizing resurrection and renewal. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious affiliation, though the phoenix symbol appears across Western, Greek, Egyptian, and Christian traditions as a metaphor for rebirth.
Phenix currently ranks #3,825 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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