Faye Meaning and Origin

The name Faye is a girl’s name meaning “fairy” and is of English origin. It comes from the English traditional name for a fairy. Faye has been a popular name for girls in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century, and it has been used as both a first name and a surname. It was most popular in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. Famous people with the name Faye include the American actress Faye Dunaway, the British singer and actress Faye Tozer, and the Canadian figure skater Faye Stroud. Faye is a great option for a girl if you’re looking for a lovely, sweet, classic baby name. 

Names similar to Faye:

  • Maeve
  • Elise
  • Claire
  • Grace
  • Ivy
  • Nora
  • Hazel
  • Lila
  • Ruby
  • Gwendolyn

 

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