Phineas name meaning
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What does Phineas mean?
Loved and Ever lasting boy name Phineas means "Oracle or Mouth of Brass" which originated from Hebrew language is mostly used in English.
How do I pronounce Phineas?
ph(i)-neas is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Phineas.
Variants of Phineas
Names that rhyme with PhineasHow popular is the name Phineas?
Phineas is a common name in United States given to over 1995 babies in 67 years. Currently the name is rising, in 1880, the moniker grabbed the 909th spot and 141 baby boys were given the name.
Phineas is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 1589 in 2012. Over 116 people have been named Phineas in England and Wales.
But Phineas is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, Zimbabwe and Kenya. According to our research, at least 30000 people have been bestowed Phineas around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1329 | 135 |
| 2017 | 1378 | 127 |
| 2016 | 1291 | 139 |
| 2015 | 1659 | 94 |
| 2014 | 1508 | 106 |
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Here's what numbers has to say about Phineas
You are a creative thinker who always comes with the best solutions. Helping people, protecting nature and animals are your main preoccupation. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love. You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves. You never stress over difficult times or problems because you know that everything has an ending point.
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Middle names for Phineas
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Famous people named Phineas
- Phineas Pett, shipwright and First Resident Commissioner of Chatham Dockyard and a member of the Pett dynasty
- Phineas Fletcher, English poet, elder son of Dr Giles Fletcher
- Phineas F. Bresee, primary founder of the Church of the Nazarene
- Phineas Davis, well-known clockmaker and inventor
- Phineas Lyman, colonial American soldier known for his service
- Phineas Miner, United States Representative from Connecticut
- Phineas Indritz, American constitutional lawyer active
- Phineas L. Tracy, U.S. Representative from New York
- Phineas Quimby, American spiritual teacher, magnetizer, mesmerist
- Phineas Gage, American railroad construction foreman remembered for his improbable survival of an accident
- Phineas Banning, American businessman, financier and entrepreneur
- Phineas Newborn Jr., Phineas Newborn Jr
- Phineas Riall, British general
- Phineas Hitchcock, American Delegate and a Senator from Nebraska
- Phineas Densmore Gurley, was Chaplain of the United States Senate and pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
- Phineas White, American lawyer and politician
- Phineas Bruce, Congressman
- Phineas C. Dummer, sixth mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey
- Phineas Jones, Republican politician
- Phineas Young, prominent early convert
- Phineas Newborn III in Breakin' as Actor