Fay

Girl's name

Fay is derived from the Middle English word "fay," meaning "fairy." It has roots in Old French and Latin, with connections to supernatural beings.

Meaning Fairy
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 46
Peak year 1926

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With F

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Fay Wray - Actress, known for "King Kong" (1933).
  • Fay Bainter - Actress, won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
  • Fay Kanin - Screenwriter, playwright, and producer.
  • Fay Templeton - Vaudeville performer and actress.
  • Fay McKenzie - Actress, known for Western films.
  • Fay Presto - Magician and entertainer.
  • Fay Compton - Actress and author.
  • Fay Spain - Actress, known for roles in B movies.
  • Fay Kelton - Actress, known for TV series "The Lone Ranger."
  • Fay Masterson - Actress, known for "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999).

Sisters for Fay

Girl names closely related to Fay

Florence Louise Marie Agnes Winifred Kim Marguerite Joann

Brothers for Fay

Boy names closely related to Fay

Terence Lawrence Eugene Louis Philip Joseph Howard Jarell

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Fay

Faye

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