Photo by: Babble Stockphoto
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The Shining One
Phoebe was known as the goddess of the moon and an ancestor of the Greek Olympians. Modern-day Olympic athletes who share this name include American gymnast and 1988 bronze medalist Phoebe Mills and Australian rower Phoebe Stanley, who is making her Olympic debut in the 2012 London summer games.
For the 10 most inspiring athletes of the 2012 Olympic games, visit Babble!