Girl
Fae
fairy
About Fae
Magic exists in brevity, and this name proves it conclusively. Three letters containing entire worlds of enchantment and possibility. It's a name that whispers rather than shouts, that suggests mystery and wonder without needing elaborate explanation. Perfect for parents who appreciate the ethereal and fantastical, who want their daughter's name to carry a sense of otherworldliness. Yet it's not so unusual as to burden a child—it's pronounceable, spellable, memorable. The connection to fairy folklore gives it depth and imaginative richness. It's a name that seems to sparkle, that brings to mind moonlight and starshine, forest glades and hidden gardens. Despite its fantastical associations, it feels surprisingly wearable and practical. Short names have power; they're efficient and modern while this one maintains an almost Victorian romantic quality. It's both a nickname and a full name, offering completeness in minimal form.
Popularity of the Name Fae
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1893 | #978 | |
| 1895 | #828 | |
| 1896 | #917 | |
| 1897 | #683 | |
| 1899 | #736 | |
| 1900 | #991 | |
| 1901 | #935 | |
| 1902 | #884 | |
| 1903 | #906 | |
| 1904 | #814 | |
| 1905 | #941 | |
| 1906 | #746 | |
| 1908 | #732 | |
| 1909 | #876 | |
| 1910 | #774 | |
| 1911 | #830 | |
| 1912 | #895 | |
| 1913 | #858 | |
| 1914 | #807 | |
| 1915 | #813 | |
| 1916 | #772 | |
| 1917 | #821 | |
| 1918 | #918 | |
| 1919 | #928 | |
| 1920 | #919 | |
| 1921 | #948 | |
| 1924 | #978 | |
| 1925 | #940 | |
| 1927 | #969 | |
| 2010 | #993 | |
| 2013 | #958 | |
| 2014 | #929 | |
| 2015 | #948 | |
| 2016 | #786 | |
| 2019 | #912 | |
| 2022 | #778 | |
| 2024 | #944 | |
| 2025 | #744 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Fae
Names Similar to Fae
Nicknames for Fae
- Fifi
- Faya
- Feef
- Aefae
Famous People Named Fae
| Fae Malania | Australian actress and singer |
| Fae Ellington | Jamaican radio and television personality |
| Fae Myenne Ng | American author |
| Fae Rowen | American author and writing instructor |
Characters Named Fae
| Fae Touched | Character in the book series "Wings of War" by Bryce O'Connor and Luke Chmilenko |
| Fae L'Arche | Character in the webcomic "Unsounded" by Ashley Cope |
| Fae Kettle | Character in the video game "Hollow Knight" |
| Fae Holliday | Character in the TV series "Lost Girl" |
| Fae Borzoi | Character in the book "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black |