Thisbe

Meaning of Thisbe

Thisbe is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Greek mythology, where it was the name of a young woman who famously fell in love with Pyramus. Their tragic love story has been immortalized by William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Thisbe is pronounced as THIZ-bee (/ðɪzˈbi/) and has no known variations in spelling or pronunciation across English-speaking countries. In recent years, Thisbe has been gaining popularity in the United States, with a consistent number of occurrences and ranking among newborn girls. The name Thisbe carries an air of elegance and mystery, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

  • Pronunced as THIZ-bee (/ðɪzˈbi/)

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Notable People Named Thisbe

Thisbe Nissen is an American author known for her works such as Osprey Island and The Good People of New York, and for her teaching at the Iowa Young Writers' Workshop and Iowa Writers' Workshop.
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