19 Reasons Phoebe Buffay from F.R.I.E.N.D.S is one of the weirdest characters across sitcoms

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994–2004) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Television

8. Her Unique Naming Preferences

Phoebe's penchant for unique names makes her character one of quirkiness. Once she suggested naming her child Chandler, irrespective of sex. This unusual manner of naming is an expression of her overall rejection of the conventional in favor of the odd and fanciful. At a time when many are naming their children with usual names, Phoebe lets that suggestion out with little despondency about what society thinks. Names are something to be playful with and what strange humor that proves to be.