List of Greek, Italian Baby Names Meanings Starting with (F) ×

Origin of the name Phoebe: Feminine form of the Greek Phoibos (bright one), which is derived from phoibos (bright). Phoebe is found in Greek mythology as a name for Artemis, the goddess of the moon. In poetry, Phoebe is the moon personified. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Brightest of women Origin: Dutch, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Filippa is a given name meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend". Common alternative spellings include Philippa, Phillippa or Filipa. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Philip in Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, Cyprus (Φιλίππα) and Russia (Филиппа)

Meaning: Friend of horses Origin: Greek, Italian, Russian, Swedish