Phebe

American

[fee-bee] / ˈfi bi /

noun

a female given name.

Phebe British

/ ˈfiːbɪ /

noun

a variant spelling of Phoebe 1

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“To be quite honest, we don’t know” when the contracts will be awarded, General Dynamics Chief Executive Phebe Novakovic said during the company’s quarterly earnings call last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Britain will also be represented by Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Has the weapons industry improved because Kathy J. Warden, a woman, is the CEO of Northop Grumman, and another woman, Phebe Novakovic, is the CEO of General Dynamics?

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2023

Along with his wife, he is survived by his parents; his children, Phebe and Eduard; and his brother, Paul.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2023

"Dear sweet Phebe," she exclaimed, taking up the bird and fondling it, "has it come for its breakfast; well, then, kiss its own mistress, and it shall have some nice soft bread."

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

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