Phaedra
Phaedra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːdɹə/
Meaning and origin of Phaedra
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Phaedra, from Ancient Greek Φαίδρᾱ (Phaídrā). The myth has been retold several times, in plays (in classical times in Euripides's Hippolytus and Seneca the Younger's Phaedra, later in Racine's Phèdre), and more recently in other media.
How popular is Phaedra?
Since 1880, 1,902 girls in the U.S. have been named Phaedra. Its highest rank for girls was #1193 in 1971. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Phaedra FAQ
What does the name Phaedra mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Phaedra, from Ancient Greek Φαίδρᾱ (Phaídrā). The myth has been retold several times, in plays (in classical times in Euripides's Hippolytus and Seneca the Younger's Phaedra, later in Racine's Phèdre), and more recently in other media.
What is the origin of the name Phaedra?
Phaedra is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Phaedra?
Since 1880, 1,902 girls in the U.S. have been named Phaedra. Its highest rank for girls was #1193 in 1971. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Phaedra a boy or girl name?
Phaedra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,902 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.