Faye
fa-ye
US Popularity:998
Origin:French
Meaning:Loyalty; Belief; Fairy; Beech tree
Baby's presence is bound to cement your belief in the power of love! Faye, meaning "loyalty" or "belief," is a beautiful, simple name that has French, English, and Latin origins. This short, sweet moniker comes from the Old Norman French and Middle English fei and the Latin fides, meaning “belief” or “faith.” Coming from the Old French word fae, it also means "fairy," making it an adorable way to celebrate your little one's mythical spirit. In various folklore, fairies can be either benevolent or mischievous and can easily match baby's playful personality. Faye may also act as a cute nickname for Lafaye or Lafayette, meaning "beech wood." Faye was traditionally thought of as a girl's first name, but it enjoys gender-neutral status and makes for an adorable choice for a boy. Whether baby has an otherworldly spirit, down-to-earth faith or a rooted connection to nature, Faye is a great name to rely on.
How Popular Is The Name Faye?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Faye is currently #465 on The Bump
Boy:Faye is currently #276 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Faye is currently #327 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Faye is currently #998 in U.S. births
Girl:Faye is currently #500 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#500
in 2023
+ 64
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 139
WordSense, Faye
SurnameDB, Last name: Faye
Ancestry, Fay Family History
Ancestry, Lafaye Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, fay (n.), October 2017
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