Fedra

The first name Fedra is a Spanish variant of the Greek name Phaedra, which appears in Greek mythology. Its meaning is "the shining one."

What does the name Fedra mean?

The first name Fedra is regarded as the Spanish form of Phaedra and has its origins in Greek mythology. Translated, the name means "the shining one." The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek word phaidrós (φαιδρός), which means "bright" or "shining." A Hungarian variant of the name is Fédra.

Where does the name Fedra come from?

The name Fedra has its roots in ancient Greek and carries the meaning "the shining one." The ancient Greek word phaidrós (φαιδρός) consists of elements for "bright" and "shining." The name is represented in several languages, including Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, Spanish, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Fedra?

The pronunciation of Fedra is both compact and soft. The name is generally pronounced as "Fe-dra" [ˈfeːdʁa] and begins with a clear, open vowel. The consonant cluster "-dr" in the middle adds a subtle density before the open "a" gently rounds off the name. This sound gives Fedra a clear, calm note – short, balanced, and with a stable, gentle presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Fedra is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest placement was in 2014, reaching 4,003rd. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which catapults it to 9,317th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Feda / Fedi / Fee

Famous people

• Fedra Gaxiola (Mexican model & influencer)
• Fedra Lopez (Argentinian actress)
• Fedra María Fernanda López Bernini (Argentinian actress & model)