Faye
Faye is a girls' name of English origin meaning “fairy, loyalty.” It ranked #515 in the United States in 2025. Faye derives from the Middle English 'faie' meaning fairy, connecting it to the enchanted world of folklore.
how do you pronounce Faye?
FAY
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what does Faye mean?
The name Faye means “fairy, loyalty.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Faye derives from the Middle English 'faie' meaning fairy, connecting it to the enchanted world of folklore. It also relates to the Old French 'fei' meaning loyalty or faith. The name has a delicate, magical quality epitomized by actress Faye Dunaway. Its brevity gives it a modern minimalist appeal.
where does the name Faye come from?
Wikipedia derives Faye from Middle English faie, meaning fairy, or possibly from an Old French word meaning loyalty or belief, matching the two senses given elsewhere, though the source does not specify a particular French spelling for that second root. A separate Wiktionary entry about a French surname Faye historically common in Haute-Vienne appears to describe a different, unrelated surname sense rather than this given name.
the history of Faye
Wikipedia notes only that Faye is used as a given name in various cultures and is usually feminine in Western use; nothing further about its history, including its association with any particular famous bearer, is given in the sources retrieved here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #515 |
| 2024 | #539 |
| 2023 | #500 |
| 2022 | #564 |
| 2021 | #603 |
| 2020 | #688 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Faye?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Faye?
- Faye Dunaway (American actress, Bonnie and Clyde, Network)
- Faye Wong (Chinese singer-songwriter and actress)
what names are similar to Faye?
what names go well with Faye?
Sibling names that share Faye's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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