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Zooey Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "zooey" is "life; alive", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
zooey
Meaning
life; alive
Pronunciation
zoo-ee
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Zooey Name Details

The name Zooey is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word 'zoe' which means 'life' or 'alive'. It can be used as a given name for both boys and girls. Zooey gained popularity as a unisex name after being used as a given name for the main character in J.D. Salinger's novel 'Franny and Zooey' published in 1961. The character inspired many parents to choose this unique and vibrant name for their children.

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