Phophie

I recently discovered a new girl name: Phophie. I read something about a Greek/[name_m]French[/name_m] make up artist named Phophie [name_m]Mathias[/name_m] and I immediately fell in love with the name Phophie. I suppose it’s a Greek/[name_m]French[/name_m] name, because it’s very similar to [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. But since I can’t find anything on the internet about the name Phophie, I could also imagine that maybe Phophie [name_m]Mathias[/name_m]’ parents made it up haha.

What do you think about Phophie? Is it a lovely alternative to popular [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] or does it look and sound made up?

I’m not a fan. Sorry :frowning: it just sounds like someone with a mouthful trying to say [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], which also brings up the point that I feel most people would straight off confuse it for [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. Maybe [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] would be appealing to you?

[name_f]Edit[/name_f]: To address the specific concerns you listed about whether or not it sounds/looks made up, it does give that impression, yes.

I agree with PP that it sounds like someone trying to say [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. I don’t like it.

It reminds so much of [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], I would rather choose [name_f]Sophie[/name_f].

It’s looks like the result of parents not being able to decide between [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] and sounds like a butchered attempt at pronouncing [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. I think it would be an interesting nickname, but not a good full name.

It looks nice, but when saying it it sounds like you’re trying to say [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] but can’t say S

It just looks like somebody smooshed [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] together.

To me it sounds like a very young child trying to pronounce [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]… I don’t really like it I’m afraid. For some reason I think the repeated ph’s make it look a little messy… maybe a bit of a stretch but I think Fofie could be a cute nn for names like [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] or [name_f]Philomena[/name_f]. I also think you might like [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]!

I agree with the people above. I feel it’s just a mouthful and the repetition of sounds is just too much. I’ve also heard some people call their lady areas Phophie. Sorry.

Maybe I’m biased (my name is [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]), but it definitely sounds a little off

One more for the awkward mispronunciation of [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. Sorry mama.