English · Girl name
Faye
“fairy or elf”
About the name Faye
Faye originates from the Middle English word faie, meaning ‘fairy’, from Old French fae and ultimately Latin fata, ‘the Fates’. It can also be a short form of Faith. The name is associated with magical beings in folklore and literature, including Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian legend. Fairies appear in Shakespearean plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream to denote enchanting characters. Notable bearers include the American actress Faye Dunaway, known for Bonnie and Clyde and Network.
- Meaning
- fairy or elf
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FAY(1 syl.)
Middle names for Faye
- Faye Elizabeth
- Faye Marie
- Faye Ann
- Faye Grace
- Faye Lynn
Questions about Faye
- What does Faye mean?
- Faye is an English name meaning "fairy or elf".
- How do you pronounce Faye?
- Faye is pronounced FAY, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Faye?
- Variants of Faye include Fay, Fae.
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