Message: "Phédre" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Phédre

by Meg_Simpson (guest)

3/21/2013, 11:34 AM

What do you think of the name Phédre?

#Phédre

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- Violet (dlilly)

3/21/2013, 8:20 PM

I think Phaedra is nice. It's Phoebe's posher cousin. I'm not used to this spelling, so I don't care for it as much.

- Tiggs

3/21/2013, 6:54 PM

Phaedra is nice and I enjoy the meaning. I'm guessing this meant to be pronounced the same way.

- Rioghnach +3

3/21/2013, 12:18 PM

first thought: is it a real name? it sounds quite strange & and I've never seen it before, although it simulates to be french...
I just know the name Phèdre (with a è not a é) from a tragedy of Jean Racine, and I think it's the french form of greek Phaidra or maybe the writer just invented it.

This message was edited 3/21/2013, 12:26 PM

- Alkahest (the dying daylight)

3/23/2013, 1:41 PM

I dig Phèdre. I'm just putting it out there. I would use the heck out of that as a middle name.

- Meg_Simpson (guest)

3/23/2013, 9:54 AM

Phédre is a name from the fantasy series Kushiel.

- Pie

3/21/2013, 3:20 PM

INSEE stats say Phèdre has been used 4 times since 1900, all of those in 1998. I guess it's possible that the play spawned a few more between the 1600s and 1900, but I think you're right and it's not a 'real' French name, in the sense of a name that is/has been in use.
Tis pretty tho.

- Bear

3/21/2013, 12:16 PM

I assume this is the French form, correct? It's very pretty.

I don't know why I always overlook Phaedra. It has such a light and intelligent air to it. And now Phedre adds a Parisian chic to it.

Thanks!

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