In Friends, what are the names of Phoebe Buffay’s triplets?

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In Friends, Phoebe Buffay’s triplets are named Frank Jr. Jr., Leslie, and Chandler.

Phoebe gives birth to the triplets in season 5 after agreeing to act as a surrogate for her half-brother Frank Buffay Jr. and his wife Alice Knight. Because Frank and Alice cannot have children themselves, Phoebe carries the pregnancy and delivers three babies rather than the single child expected at first.

The names reflect the family and the show’s comedy. One boy is named Frank Jr. Jr. after his father, while the other children are named Leslie and Chandler. Phoebe ultimately gives Chandler to Frank and Alice after an emotional struggle, because she had become attached to the babies during the pregnancy.

These triplets are separate from Phoebe’s own family history, which includes her twin sister Ursula and her biological father, Frank Buffay. The storyline also differs from Rachel’s later pregnancy: Rachel has one child, Emma, with Ross.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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