One of the coolest of all the geographical names (an x adds sizzle to any name), Phoenix is a mythical bird that rises from the ashes of a fire, which makes it a great way to honor a dad or granddad who is a firefighter.
Variations
Pheonix,
Fenix,
Phenix,
Phenice,
Phynix
Nicknames
Nixie,
Phee
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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