Faye

Meaning of Faye

The name Faye means 'fairy' or 'loyalty' and 'belief'. It suggests someone who is enchanting or trustworthy.

Faye has Old French roots — browse every Old French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Faye

Faye is climbing again, up to #515 in 2025 from #539 in 2024 after peaking at #500 in 2023.

Notable people named Faye

• Faye Dunaway
  Academy Award-winning American actress
• Faye Tozer
  English singer, member of Steps
• Faye Wong
  Iconic Hong Kong singer and actress
• Faye Marsay
  English actress (Game of Thrones)
• Faye White
  Former English international footballer

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Questions about the name Faye

What does the name Faye mean?

Faye means the name faye means 'fairy' or 'loyalty' and 'belief'. it suggests someone who is enchanting or trustworthy, and it comes from Old French origins.

Is Faye a boy's or a girl's name?

Faye is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Faye?

In 2025, Faye ranked #515 for girls, up from #539 the year before.

When was Faye most popular?

Faye peaked at #500 in 2023.