Phineas

Meaning

The charismatic athlete in John Knowles's A Separate Peace

More

Phineas — "Finny" — the doomed golden boy of John Knowles's WWII-era boarding school novel.

Themes

Questions

What does Phineas mean?

Phineas means The charismatic athlete in John Knowles's A Separate Peace. It's a name of Literary origin.

Where does the name Phineas come from?

Phineas comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary.

Is Phineas a boy or girl cat name?

Phineas is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.

Is Phineas a good name for a cat?

Phineas is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary. It means "The charismatic athlete in John Knowles's A Separate Peace." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.