Phaedra
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Phaedra Meaning and Origin
The name Phaedra is a girl’s name meaning “bright” and is of Greek origin. Phaedra (pronounced FEE-dra) is derived from the Greek name Phaidra, which can be broken down into two elements: “phaios” meaning “bright” or “radiant” and “dros” meaning “dew.” In Greek mythology, Phaedra is a tragic figure and plays a significant role in various stories. The most famous account of Phaedra can be found in Euripides’ play called “Hippolytus.” She was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and Pasiphae, making her the sister of Ariadne and the half-sister of the Minotaur.
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