Holding steady.
Popularity of Faydra since 1968
Babies named Faydra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Faydra is an American respelling of the Greek mythological name Phaedra, first recorded in 1968. Its peak popularity came early in 1970, but it never appeared in national rankings, remaining a rare choice. The name reflects mid-20th century trends where classical names were given phonetic spellings to feel more modern or accessible. Faydra's trajectory has been stable at a very low usage level since the 1970s.
Faydra is a modern English variant of the Greek name Phaedra, derived from the Greek word 'phaidros,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of Minos and wife of Theseus, known for her tragic story. The spelling Faydra emerged as a simplified phonetic form in the United States during the late 1960s, reflecting a broader trend of adapting classical names into more accessible English spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay, Faye
Sibling names for Faydra
Names that share Faydra's style, for a brother or sister.
