Faye
Faye is derived from Middle English meaning 'fairy' and has roots in Old French. The name evokes a sense of enchantment and whimsy while maintaining a sophisticated simplicity.
Current Popularity
#538 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple four-letter spelling makes it easy to write and remember
- •Pronunciation is straightforward and intuitive
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Has experienced a resurgence in popularity as part of the vintage name trend
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Famous People
Faye Dunaway
Academy Award-winning actress
Faye Kellerman
Bestselling mystery novelist
Faye Wong
Chinese singer-songwriter and actress
Faye Marsay
British actress
Statistics
71,559
Total births since 1880
1943
Peak year
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