Phaedra

The meaning of Phaedra is ‘bright’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. The name derives from the Greek word ‘phaidros’ which means ‘brilliant’ or ‘shiny’. According to Greek mythology, Phaedra was the name of the daughter of King Minos and Queen of Crete, Pasiphae. Her story inspired the term 'Phaedra complex' as a proposed psychological complex. She was married to Theseus, the founder of Athens however Phaedra fell in love with her step-son, Hippolytus. Hippocyltus was the son of Theseus born by Hippolyta. Phaedra’s strong desire for her step-son was thought to have been intentionally seeded by Aphrodite. While there are different endings, the common one is that Hippoylus is killed by a curse cast his father placed on him. Phaedra then takes her own life by suicide. Her story inspired the themes for different forms of art including literature, music and movies such as the 1922 American drama movie titled 'Phaedra.' The film is a remake of the play named ‘Hippolytus’ which was based on the tragedy of Hippocyltus and Phaedra. In the American film, Anthony Perkins plays a modern Hippocyltus whose name is Alexis.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

bright

Origin

Greek

Numerology

P is for pride, strong and alive!

H is for heart, warm and loving.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

D is for dandy, a description of you!

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

Lucky

Phaedra lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Phaedra

• Geraldine James English actress
• Geraldine Jane Kemper Dutch actress
• Geraldine McEwan English actress

Phaedra in Pop Culture

• Lorcan Scamander character in "Harry Potter," twin brother of Lysander
• Lorcan Foley Sr. and Jr. characters in Irish soap opera "Fair City"
• Laurent Prince of Vere in the Captive Prince series by CS Pacat
• Laurent vampire in the Twilight Saga
• Laurent Miriel's son in Fire Emblem Awakening