Fedon
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- Name
- Fedon
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Fedon is the modern Greek variant of the name Phaidon (Φαίδων). Its meaning can be translated as 'the shining one', 'the light-giving one', and 'the appearing one'.
What does the name Fedon mean?
Fedon is known as a modern Greek derivation of Phaidon (Φαίδων). The boy's name stands for 'the shining one', 'the light-giving one', and 'the appearing one'. The roots of this name can be found in Ancient Greek, derived from the elements phaos (φάος), meaning 'light', and phaino (φαίνω), meaning 'to shine', 'to show', or 'to appear'. Alternative spellings include Phaedon, Faidon, Feidon, and Phedon.
Where does the name Fedon come from?
The origin of the name Fedon lies in Ancient Greek and means 'the shining one'.
How do you pronounce Fedon?
Fedon is pronounced approximately as 'Fe-don'.
Popularity
Fedon is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2011 at 2,275th. Over the past ten years, Fedon has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886th. Worldwide, Fedon's popularity is reflected in the rankings of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Don / Fedi
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Fedon
Where does the name Fedon come from?
The name Fedon has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a modern Greek derivation of Phaidon. It means 'the shining one'.
What does the name Fedon mean?
Fedon stands for 'the shining one', 'the light-giving one', and 'the appearing one', derived from the Greek terms phaos (light) and phaino (to shine, to show, to appear).
How popular is the name Fedon?
Fedon is better known in Greece, but is rather rare outside the country. Its popularity can vary regionally.