| Meaning | fairy, faith |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Fay |
About Fay
Fay whispers rather than shouts, offering delicate beauty in just three letters. This economical name packs surprising depth into its brief form. There's something almost magical about Fay, a quality that suggests enchantment and grace. The name's simplicity allows middle names and surnames to shine while providing a lovely, lyrical beginning. Fay feels timeless, neither dated nor trendy, existing in its own elegant space. It suits a girl with quiet confidence, someone who doesn't need elaborate presentation to make an impression. The name's brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, yet its uncommon usage ensures distinctiveness. Fay works beautifully for parents seeking vintage charm without obvious nostalgia. The name suggests creativity, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness. Its gentle sound belies potential strength—Fay may be small, but it's mighty. This name choice reflects appreciation for understated elegance and classic simplicity in an increasingly complex naming landscape.
Nicknames for Fay
| Faye |
| Fifi |
| Fee |
| Faysie |
Famous People Named Fay
| Fay Wray | Canadian-American actress known for her role in "King Kong" |
| Fay Bainter | American actress and the first person to win both an Academy Award and an Emmy Award |
| Fay Kanin | American screenwriter, playwright, and producer |
| Fay McKenzie | American actress known for her roles in Western films |
| Fay Templeton | American actress and singer from the early 20th century |
| Fay Spain | American actress from the 1950s and 1960s |
| Fay Lanphier | The first Miss America, crowned in 1925 |
| Fay Helm | American actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films |
| Fay Holderness | American silent film actress |
| Fay Compton | English actress of the stage and screen |
| Fay Weldon | English author and playwright |
| Fay Maltese | American politician |
| Fay Masterson | English actress known for her roles in television and film |
| Fay Kelton | Australian artist and illustrator |
| Fay Baker | American actress and writer |
| Fay Godwin | English photographer known for her landscape photography |
| Fay Vincent | Former Commissioner of Major League Baseball |
| Fay Ripley | English actress best known for her role in the TV series "Cold Feet" |
| Fay Presto | British magician and entertainer |
Characters Named Fay
| Fay Wray | Character in "King Kong" |
| Fay Evelyn Reagan | Character in the film "Step Brothers" |
| Fay Grim | Character in the film "Fay Grim" |
| Fay Cochran | Character in the TV series "Rectify" |
| Fay Lovsky | Character in the TV series "Twin Peaks" |
| Fay Hollister | Character in the TV series "The Waltons" |
| Fay Walker | Character in the TV series "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Fay Hanlon | Character in the film "Fair Game" |
| Fay Evelyn | Character in the film "The Late Show" |
| Fay Doyle | Character in the TV series "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Fay Babcock | Character in the TV series "The Odd Couple" |
| Fay Freedman | Character in the TV series "The Jeffersons" |
| Fay Cossar | Character in the film "Full Moon in Blue Water" |
| Fay Coleman | Character in the film "The Wild Geese" |
| Fay Marsh | Character in the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Fay Ingram | Character in the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Fay Holloway | Character in the TV series "The Mentalist" |