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Zoey

“life”

About the name Zoey

Zoey is an English respelling of Zoe, from the Greek word zoe, meaning life. The original Zoe was used by Hellenized Jews as a translation of Eve, and later by early Christians, including several saints and the Byzantine empress Zoe. The spelling Zoey reflects the English pronunciation and avoids the diaeresis of Zoë. In television, Zoey Bartlet is the youngest daughter of the president in the political drama The West Wing. Zoey Brooks is the heroine of a Nickelodeon series set at a boarding school. The French form is Zoé.

Meaning
life
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ZOH-ee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Zoey

  • Zoey Elizabeth
  • Zoey Grace
  • Zoey Rose
  • Zoey Jane
  • Zoey Louise

Questions about Zoey

What does Zoey mean?
Zoey is a Greek name meaning "life".
How do you pronounce Zoey?
Zoey is pronounced ZOH-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Zoey?
Variants of Zoey include Zoe, Zoë, Zoie, Zowie, Zoé.

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