The name is from the Greek; it translates as *Bright One* Yes it was used a lot, but now not so common. Popularity of names comes and goes. John Cambs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amy Smith" <FamilyHistorySeeker@msn.com> To: <ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 2:05 AM Subject: [Pots] Odd question about a Name???? > Does anyone know if the forename "Phoebe" is used as a nickname in > England....and if so for what name might it be. > > I know this seems like a dumb question, but I have a will that lists > someone as Phoebe Bibby in 1855...and I have gleaned the census and cannot > come up with anyone named Phoebe....was hoping maybe it was used for > another name... > > Thanks to all...everyone has been so helpful in the past. > > Ruth > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire > >