Zoe

The female first name Zoe is of ancient Greek origin and literally translates to 'life'. The name has existed since antiquity and was initially widespread among Christians.

What does the name Zoe mean?

The female first name Zoe is of ancient Greek origin and literally translates to 'life'. The name has existed since antiquity and was initially widespread among Christians. From the Middle Ages until the 20th century, the name Zoe was largely unknown, but it regained popularity starting in the 1970s, especially in the USA, as well as in England and France. Since the turn of the millennium, Zoe has also become one of the most popular female first names in Germany. Increasingly, the variant Zoey is also being used in this country. There are different spellings of the name Zoe. In the English-speaking world, the spelling with a diaeresis over the ë (Zoë) has largely prevailed to indicate the pronunciation of the name. The diaeresis ensures that the two vowels are pronounced separately. Spellings of the name Zoe: Zoe German form Zoë English and Dutch form Zoé French form Zoè Catalan form In Brazil, a small indigenous group from the Tupí ethnicity also bears the name, but in the spelling Zo'é.

Where does the name Zoe come from?

Etymology Zoe is a female first name of ancient Greek origin with the meaning 'life'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Zoe?

Sound & pronunciation of Zoe: The name Zoe is pronounced with two to three syllables and is open-ended. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Zo-e' [ˈzoːe] or internationally as [ˈzoʊ̯i], combining a rounded initial syllable with a bright ending. The clear vowel sequence gives the name lightness and modernity. Zoe appears minimalist and sonorous - lively, stylish, and present.

When is the name day of Zoe?

The name day for Zoe is May 2, in memory of Saint Zoe.

Popularity

As a female first name, Zoe has made a long journey from rarity to prominence in Germany. In the earliest recorded phases, Zoe was hardly widespread in any given year and remained in the lower part of the rankings for many years. However, in the second half of the 20th century, Zoe gradually gained visibility in Germany.

Nicknames & pet names

Eoz / Little Z / Mini Z / Sisi / Sofu / Soii / Solein / Sose / Soso / Soya / Soye / Sue / Susel / Suu / Sö / Söchen / Z / Ze / Zeze / Zo / Zochen / Zoe-Pepperoni / Zoechen / Zoegi / Zoeii / Zoeischka / Zoele / Zoelein / Zoeli / Zoelin / Zoella / Zoeni / Zoeren / Zoeskeks / Zoey / Zoezu / Zohe / Zoi / Zoischka / Zoita / Zoizamo / Zoka / Zoli / Zomingo / Zoni / Zoo / Zorro Z / Zose / Zoso / Zotschi / Zottel / Zoty / Zowie / Zoy / Zoya / Zoyuscha / Zoza / Zoze / Zozi / Zozo / Zozy / Zuzu / ZZ / Zöle / Zöline / Zöteli / Zööööö

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Famous people

• Saint Zoe (martyr under Emperor Hadrian, name day May 2)
• Lili Zoe Ermezei (Hungarian photographer)
• Rachel Zoe (American stylist)
• Sina (English Zoe) (character from Sesame Street)
• Zoë Akins (1886–1958), American screenwriter and playwright
• Zoe Akins (American writer)
• Zoe Beck (German writer)
• Zoe Belkin (Canadian actress)
• Zoe Bell (stuntwoman and actress)
• Zoe Bertram (actress)
• Zoe Birkett (singer with Atomic Kitten)
• Zoe Carides (actress from Australia)
• Zoe Carter (character from the series 'Eureka')
• Zoe Cassavetes (actress from the USA)
• Zoe de Grand Maison (Canadian actress)
• Zoe Eeles (television actress from England)
• Zoe Elizabeth Sugg (British YouTuber, blogger)
• Zoe Felix (French actress)
• Zoe Ferraris (American writer)
• Zoe Goss (cricketer from Australia)