Meaning: Mythical phoenix bird; its Greek root refers to dark red
The story
Phoenix is an English name drawn from the legendary bird that renews itself through fire. Rebirth is its symbolism, while the older Greek bird word is associated with a dark red color.
Nicknames
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Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Phoenix comes from English and Greek.
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