Fay

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Fay is 'fairy'. It is also associated with 'confidence' and 'trust'.
Pronunciation
FAY
Fay is pronounced as "fay".
Popularity
Fay is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. However, it has been a moderately popular name in the past, and may experience a resurgence in the future.

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Fay Name meanings & History

The name Fay has Celtic and Anglo-Saxon roots. The meaning of the name Fay is 'fairy'. It is also associated with 'confidence' and 'trust'. Derived from Middle English faie meaning "fairy", ultimately (via Old French) from Latin fata meaning "the Fates". It appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth's chronicles in the name of Morgan le Fay. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. In some cases it may be used as a short form of Faith. Fay is a popular baby name for girls. It can be used as a first or middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Fay: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fay:

F: Fiery,Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Fay is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Fay include Fay Bainter, an American actress, and Fay Weldon, a British author.

2.) Fay (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (French, English) a form of Faye.


3.) Fay (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Fairy

Other Forms: Faye


4.) FAY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Thought to be derived from the Middle English faie (fairy), Fay achieved a measure of popularity during the 19th century. Today, it is more commonly bestowed as a middle name. Var: Fae, Faye. (FAY)


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