Dog Names that Start with Ph

Introduction

Names that begin with the letters "ph" actually have a sound of "f". Not only fun and unique, these names also tend to have a lot of culture attached to them as Old Greek, German, Latin, and French tend to be locations where these titles typically originate from. If you are someone who enjoys culture or names that definitely step outside of the norm, then a moniker that begins with "ph" may certainly be an option to consider. Whether you like them for the tricky spelling or for the cultures they originate from, these dog names can work well for anyone!

Dog Names that Start with 'Ph' in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Name that Starts with 'Ph'

Phoebe

There is nothing more fun and interesting to watch as a kid than an adorable talking animal on TV. For those who enjoyed watching the 1995 television show Wishbone, it may be fun to know that the name of one of the dogs who played the part was actually Phoebe. This name means "bright one" in Old Greek and is perfect considering that Phoebe portrayed a dog that could actually talk and solve mysteries!

The plot of Wishbone followed the life of a Jack Russell Terrier with the name "Wishbone". This awesome dog lives with his owner Joe Talbot and he often daydreams about being the main characters from famous stories in literature, such as Joan of Arc or Robin Hood. Wishbone is a bookworm of a dog and quite intelligent, fully capable of drawing parallels between what happens in the stories he likes to daydream about and what is actually happening in his real life. This makes for a very interesting show as viewers get to watch while Wishbone learns a lesson through books that can help him solve his problems in real life. Not only does this entertain, but it also does a great job of encouraging the importance of reading literature.

Our spotlight dog, Phoebe, was one of five Jack Russell Terriers who portrayed Wishbone. The others were dubbed Soccer, Shiner, Slugger, and Bear. A few of these names most likely come from the fact that appearance of Wishbone is a short-haired, white Jack Russell Terrier with brown spots; one that is directly on his eye (thus names like Shiner and Soccer). Although we don't know much about why Phoebe was chosen to portray Wishbone, it may have been for many reasons such as if she were more lovely than the boys, or perhaps if she could perform a certain trick more efficiently. Whatever the reason may be, there is no doubt that it's a good thing she was chosen as she got to add to a wonderful character that many love and remember!

If you have a Jack Russell Terrier that reminds you of Wishbone, perhaps you could consider calling her Phoebe in honor of the dog behind the dog. It is a cute, simple, yet unique name that has a positive and upbeat meaning. Even if you do not have a Jack Russell Terrier specifically, the moniker Phoebe is definitely a wonderful option to consider.

Dog Name that Starts with 'Ph' Considerations

Because monikers that begin with "Ph" usually have tricky spelling and most definitely have a way of tricking people with how they sound, they are perfect for those owners with a sense of humor and for those dogs who tend to be a bit mischievous. Of course, these names can truly be for anyone, but they may fit best for those who enjoy a trick now and then. For example, the Siberian Husky (while not Latin, German, French, etc.) is a perfect candidate for a "Ph" name as they are renowned for being tricksters and lovable troublemakers! If you have one of these high energy dogs, then perhaps names such as Phenice (one who enjoys life), Philbert (much brightness), or Phaelyn (sapphire) could be options to consider. Border Collies could also fit this category well and bear names like Philopoimen (lover of flocks), Photius (scholarly man), or Phebe (bright, pure) would be perfect thanks to their devotion, intelligence, and love of life. Just a few other examples of dogs known for this mischief are the Pit Bull, Belgian Malinois, Affenpinscher, Jindo, Schipperke, Terrier, and Lab. If you have any of these dogs, then perhaps a "Ph" name may be for you!

Male Dog Names that Start with 'Ph'

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Phineas “Oracle” English
0	Phillip “Lover of horses” Old Greek
0	Phone A communication device
0	Pheland Celtic “descendant of Faolán”
0	Phelim Irish for "beauty, forever good"
0	Phelix Latin “lucky, happy, successful”
0	Phelipe Old Greek “friend of horses”
0	Phenice Old English for “phoenix”
0	Phex English for “kind man”
0	Phelps Olympic Gold medalist swimmer
0	Phallon “Ruler’s grandson” in Irish
0	Phanes Old Greek for “revealer”
0	Pharis Irish for “heroic man”
0	Pheakdei Cambodian for “loyalty”
0	Photius Old Greek for “scholarly man”
0	Phomello African for “successful man”
0	Phocas “Seal” like the animal, Latin
0	Phiran Cambodian for “rain”
0	Phire “One who burns brightly” Armenian
0	Phin “Oracle” Hebrew
0	Phila “Beloved” in Old Greek
0	Philander Old Greek for “lover of mankind”
0	Philart Old Greek “lover of virtue”
0	Philbert “Much brightness” Germanic
0	Philetos Old Greek for “a collector”
0	Philemon “Only friend; beloved” in French
0	Philmore “Well-known” Germanic
0	Philo Old English for “strongly beloved”
0	Philomenes “Lover of strength” Old Greek
0	Philopoimen Lover of flocks” Old Greek

Female Dog Names that Start with 'Ph'

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Phoebe Greek name meaning "bright one"
0	Phebe “Bright, pure” English
0	Philodendron Greek name originating from Latin, means "lover of trees"
0	Phaedra Another Greek name that means "bright"
0	Phaelyn “Sapphire” in Thai
0	Phenyo African for "victory"
0	Pheriche A Nepal village
0	Pheya A cute name with an unknown origin and meaning
0	Philadelphia A city in Pennsylvania
0	Philippa Female version of "Phillip"
0	Phyllis A Greek name meaning "leafy foliage; green bough"
0	Philoma Short for Philomena
0	Philomena Greek name meaning "lover of strength"
0	Philyra The name of three different characters in Greek mythology, means "linden tree"
0	Phoenix A mythological bird that can catch itself on fire
0	Phraya Inspired by the Chao Phraya, a river in Thailand
0	Phronsie A nickname for the Greek name Sophronia, meaning "sensible"
0	Phylicia Greek for "fortunate"
0	Phylicity Variant spelling for "Felicity" meaning luck, good fortune"
0	Phae Old Greek for “bright”
0	Phan Asian for “one who shares with others"
0	Phanya Old Greek for “crowned”
0	Phayre “Light-haired” English
0	Pheara Old Greek for “one who loves music"
0	Phelia Old Greek “help, profit; serpent”
0	Phelicia Latin for “lucky, happy, successful"
0	Phenice American for “one who enjoys life"
0	Philantha “Lover of flowers” Old Greek
0	Philease Old Greek for “a loving woman”
0	Philine Old Greek for “friend"