Bright or shining
Derived from the Greek name Phaidra, it is the Spanish and Italian form of the name. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos and the wife of Theseus. The name shares its root with the Greek word phaidros, signifying radiance or brilliance.
Less common today
Fedra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,574 in 2000.
The tragic protagonist of the play based on Greek myth · Fedra (by Jean Racine or Seneca)
Spanish actress and singer
Argentine-Venezuelan actress and model
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
