What origin is the name Faedra?

Faedra comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Faedra?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Faedra — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Faedra or Phaedra?

Both spellings are used. Faedra means "A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant."; Phaedra is listed with the meaning "Glowing.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Faedra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Faedra

Faedra

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Faedra is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant".

Faedra is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 31 October 2026.

What does Faedra mean?

A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant.

How popular is Faedra?

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What does Faedra mean?

Faedra is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant.".

How popular is Faedra?

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Brother names that go with Faedra

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Faedra

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Faedra.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Other spellings of Faedra

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Phaedra — "Glowing." (Greek)

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Faedra at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: F
Ends with: -ra
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Faedra?

Faedra means "A variant of Phaedra, a Greek name meaning bright or radiant." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)