Zooey
[ˈzuːi]Meaning
recorded as a given name in modern English, for both girls and boys
Background Story
Zooey is recorded as a given name in modern English, used for both girls and boys. The actress Zooey Deschanel, who pronounces it as "Zoë", was named after the Salinger novel.
Variations
Zoe, Zowie
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