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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Legendary bird; Dark red, crimson

There is no greater name associated with rebirth and transformation than the beloved Phoenix. Gender-neutral and of Greek and Latin origins, Phoenix has long been associated with the mighty mythological bird who rises from the ashes in splendor. Emerging from the Greek phoinix, the name means "dark red" or "crimson" in possible tribute to the creature's alignment with purifying flames. It is a being long connected with the sun, living a full life cycle before igniting in fire and remerging again in brilliant red hues. For your baby, it speaks to the endless possibility of growth and renewal, inciting them to embrace change fearlessly—a perfect appellation for a true trailblazer.