Faye

Faye Meaning & Origin

About Faye
The name Faye is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "faie," which means fairy or enchantment. Faye can also be traced back to the Old French word "fée," which has the same meaning. As a name, Faye often symbolizes beauty, magic, and a connection to nature. It is associated with a sense of wonder and whimsy, evoking images of mystical creatures and enchanting landscapes.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Faye are female.

Faye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8.10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1
🌐 IPA
/feɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faye in Braille

Here's how to represent Faye in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Faye in braille

How to Spell the Name Faye in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Faye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Faye in sign language

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