♀ Name Zoe – life

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	life
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Zoe is a Greek name meaning “life.” It is a classic, short name that has remained popular across many English-speaking countries.

Where does the name Zoe come from?

Zoe is a name of Greek origin.

What does the name Zoe mean?

Zoe means “life.”

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “zōḗ” (ζωή) = life

Other variants

Zoe can also be spelled Zoé, Zoè, or Zoë. Other similar variants are Zoey, Zooey, Zoei, Zoya, Soye, Zoja, Soja, Zoi, Zowie, and Zoie.

Middle names

Popular middle names for Zoe are Louise, Rose, Joy, Amy, Grace, Jane, Elizabeth, Anne, Ann, May, Mae, Marie, Mary, Catherine, Victoria, and Kate.

Famous people named Zoe

• American actress Zoë Saldana (born 1978) is especially known for her role as Gamora in the Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy.
• British actress Zoe Boyle (born 1989) is known for her roles in TV shows such as Sons of Anarchy, Downton Abbey, and Frontier.
• German singer-songwriter Zoe Wees (born 2002) gained international success with her hits “Control” and “Girls Like Us.”
• American theater and film actress and writer Zoe Kazan (born 1983) has appeared in more than 30 productions.
• American actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister-Jones (born 1982) is known for roles in film and television.

Fictional characters named Zoe

• On the TV show Hart of Dixie, the protagonist Dr. Zoe Hart is played by Rachel Bilson.
• In the 1993 film Killing Zoe, the protagonist Zoe is played by Julie Delpy.

Pronunciation of Zoe

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Last updated: 3/30/2026