Forum Baby Names

Phophia?

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OlGuest ·
We've set our hearts on the girl's name Phophia or Phophie.
It's a Greek name but totally unknown in the Netherlands, unlike the similar Sophia and Sophie. You pronounce it exactly the same, just with an f instead of an s.
What do you think of Phophia? And have you ever heard it before?

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  1. Anonymous Guest #2

    Never heard of it! I guess it's tricky to spell for a kid.. I always have to spell my own name too, can be annoying sometimes. Personally, I prefer more Dutch, not too out-of-the-ordinary names, so I wouldn't choose it myself

  2. Tooby #3

    My first thought was: hey, she misspelled 'fobia'.
    Phobia is the English word for phobia (fear). I think the name Phophia looks too much like it.

  3. Bcgirl Guest #4

    I also read "phobia" the first time.
    I don't know the name, I find it not very easy to pronounce with two f's.
    I find the common Sophie nicer.

  4. Jootje #5

    No sorry, not my taste

  5. Anonymous Guest #6

    No, sorry, not my taste either.
    I didn't even know how to pronounce it at first. Seems tough for your kid later on, having to spell her name every time and explain how to pronounce it.

  6. BM #7

    Not meant badly, but it sounds like someone with a speech impediment / lisping is trying to say Sofia..

  7. Rose Guest #8

    I also think Phophia sounds a bit like phobia, but Phophie is really beautiful. A lovely alternative to Sophie!

  8. Anonymous Guest #9

    I don't think it sounds nice....

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