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Phu

Derived from the Old English for 'yew-tree valley' or the Hebrew for 'my fire'; it describes a person who radiates warmth, possesses a resilient spirit, and acts as a creative spark within their circle.

Key Stats

Total births283
GenderMale (18% / 82%)
Peak year1982
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1981
Most recent1995
Syllables1
OriginEnglish, Hebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Udy Gal (Olympic Sailor, 470 Class) · Udy Epstein (Film Producer, 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John') · Udy Savir (Diplomat, 'Process: 1,100 Days that Changed the Middle East') · Udy Or-Bach (Illustrator and Artist, 'The Book of Hebrew Letters') · Udy Mizrahi (Renowned Israeli Chef, Culinary Consultant)

Nicknames & Diminutives

UdieDee

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