Faye

Meaning fairy
Origin English, French, Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Faye

About Faye

Whisper-soft yet surprisingly strong, Faye captivates through understatement. This single-syllable gem possesses an ethereal quality that feels almost magical. The simplicity of its structure belies the depth of character it conveys. It's a name that doesn't shout for attention but inevitably receives it through sheer elegance. Faye has vintage credentials without feeling antiquated, giving it that desirable old-soul quality many modern parents seek. The 'ay' sound opens up vowel space beautifully, making it pleasant to both say and hear repeatedly. It works wonderfully in combination—whether as a first name paired with something longer or as a middle name adding grace to bolder choices. The name suggests creativity, perhaps artistic sensibility, and definitely individuality. For families drawn to minimalist beauty and timeless appeal, Faye offers sophistication compressed into four letters.

Variations of Name Faye

Fay
Fey
Feya
Fei
Fae

Nicknames for Faye

Fa
Fafa
Fifi
Feef
Faye

Famous People Named Faye

Faye ReaganAmerican adult film actress
Faye KellermanBestselling American author
Faye MarsayBritish actress
Faye ResnickTelevision personality and author
Faye WhiteEnglish former footballer
Faye ComptonEnglish stage and film actress from the 1920s-1930s
Faye MillerAustralian Olympic swimmer
Faye WebsterAmerican singer-songwriter
Faye EmersonAmerican film actress from the 1940s-1950s
Faye BrookesEnglish actress and singer
Faye GuliniAmerican snowboarder
Faye WongHong Kong singer-songwriter
Faye GrantCanadian actress and director
Faye DunawayAmerican film actress
Faye TozerEnglish singer, dancer, and actress

Characters Named Faye

Faye ValentineCharacter from "Cowboy Bebop"
Faye ChamberlainCharacter from "The Secret Circle" book and TV series
Faye CunninghamCharacter from the movie "Almost Famous"
Faye GreenerCharacter from the novel "The Day of the Locust" by Nathanael West
Faye DolanCharacter from the TV series "Bad Girls"
Faye MortonCharacter from the TV series "Holby City"
Faye GodwinCharacter from the movie "The Craft"
Faye SherwoodCharacter from the movie "Raising Helen"
Faye BurdetteCharacter from the TV series "The Fosters"
Faye TingleyCharacter from the TV series "Once Upon a Time"
Faye McFaddenCharacter from the TV series "Coronation Street"
Faye MillerCharacter from the TV series "Ugly Betty"
Faye MedesonCharacter from the TV series "Ripper Street"
Faye LambCharacter from the TV series "Waterloo Road"
Faye HealerCharacter from the book "The Immortal Rules" by Julie Kagawa
Faye KingsleeCharacter from the video game "Remember Me"
Faye "Fei" LeeCharacter from the game "Life is Strange - Before the Storm"
Faye LauCharacter from the video game "Tom Clancy's The Division"