Faye Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Faye Name at a Glance

Name	Faye
Meaning	Fairy. Also a variant of Faith, meaning: Confidence; trust; belief.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Faye Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Faye means “Fairy. Also a variant of Faith, meaning: Confidence; trust; belief”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Faye Name Origin

Our database records Faye under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Faye a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Faye is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Faye

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