Meaning: A spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life.' Familiar from actress Zooey Deschanel - and, as a boy's name, from J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey. Bright and modern.Low
In 30 seconds: A bright form of Zoe: Zooey means 'life' (said 'ZOH-ee'). Known from Zooey Deschanel; also Salinger's Zooey.
MeaningA spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life.' Familiar from actress Zooey Deschanel - and, as a boy's name, from J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey. Bright and modern.
Zooey is a form of Zoe, from the Greek zoe ('life'). It is best known through Zooey Deschanel, though Salinger's Zooey is a male character - a bright, modern name, rare in the U.S. (said 'ZOH-ee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bright, and modern.
Did you know? Zooey is a playful spelling of Zoe, Greek for 'life' - carried by actress Zooey Deschanel, and used for the male character in J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey (said 'ZOH-ee').
