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Phineas

American  
[fin-ee-uhs] / ˈfɪn i əs /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “serpent's mouth or oracle.”


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Phineas and his best friend, Gene, are students at a New Hampshire boarding school in 1942.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

The pair appeared in court alongside Phineas Float, 31, who was allegedly due to receive the packages and was arrested a few days later.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

On Sunday, Timberlake’s wife — actor Jessica Biel — posted rare photos of the singer with their sons — Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3 — to celebrate Father’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

The three-member panel will be chaired by Phineas Mojapelo, former deputy judge president of Gauteng province.

From Reuters • May 28, 2023

“Maybe,” said Harry, knowing that this would keep Phineas Nigellus’s interest.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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