Phaedon (Greek: Φαίδων) is a Greek given name.
It can also be transliterated as Phaedo, Fedon, or Faidon.
The meaning of Phaedon comes from the Greek words "φαι>φη>φως" which means "light" and "διδοναι>δων" which means "giving", so it could be translated as "he who gives light".
Notable people with the name include: