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[Opinions] Faye, Fay, Fae....

by Joiya

1/13/2015, 7:34 AM

Opinions on Fay / Faye / Fae?

Also, which spelling do you prefer?

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- Luccca

1/14/2015, 5:10 AM

Faye

I like them all, but probably Faye the most.
Fay is too much the mythical creature and Fae looks made-up.
But I would only use it as a middle name, that's for sure!

- Anneza, nsi (guest) +1

1/14/2015, 12:27 AM

Les is more. Fay.

Unfortunately, both Fay and Violet seem to end up attached to large, loud, clumsy women, which is quite a deterrent. The only elegant, talented, dainty and beautiful Fay I've ever known had it as a mn and didn't use it at all (she was Tessa Fay). All the others have been gauche and unattractive. Could be just my bad luck!

- Joiya

1/14/2015, 7:14 AM

Must be.

I know several Violets (children though). They are all quite dainty children. One of them is a vegan, so I imagine she will remain dainty for her life.

I have never actually met a Fay, so I am not even sure how it feels as a real name.

- Pink Princess

1/13/2015, 11:25 PM

I have never minded the name tbh. Faye is my preferred spelling of choice. I find it kind of sweet that it means fairy too.

- autumn23

1/13/2015, 7:55 PM

I like both Fay and Fae, but not so much the Faye spelling. Overall I'd say I like Fae best though. It's a lovely name.

- Tiggs

1/13/2015, 7:05 PM

I think of Faye as a friendly, feminine kind of name. Faye is my favorite spelling; I wouldn't use the Fae spelling unless I specifically wanted to play up the link to fairy folk.

- insane romantic

1/13/2015, 12:32 PM

I quite like it, although I prefer May - it feels more classic and less airy-fairy.

I prefer the Faye spelling. Fay looks incomplete and Fae is too fantastical - like it's something to do with faeries.

- kudriashkajo (jodirae)

1/13/2015, 12:06 PM

Don't like it. It's so whispy...it that a word...like light and without substance.
But Faye is my preferred spelling.

- faelsean

1/13/2015, 11:10 AM

Just as a name, I prefer Faye.

As a spelling, I like Fae, but I wouldn't use it personally because it's so fantasy-related, and hence I think a bit much.

Fay I don't really like.

- Tassiegirl +3

1/13/2015, 10:45 AM

1.Faye
2.Fay
3.Fae.

I'm a little surprised that I prefer Faye, as I usually don't like extra letters. Just that Fay seems very small!
But it's not a strong preference, Fay is ok too.

Fae is too fairy-like for me.

- Joiya +2

1/14/2015, 7:17 AM

I guess my impressions mirror yours.

Usually I don't like extra letters, but in this case Faye seems more complete and (yes) normal.

Fae is very fairy. I love the idea of fairies, but I guess I wouldn't name children after them. I am not too keen on Pixie either, even though it is a bold choice.

- Tassiegirl +1

1/14/2015, 10:53 AM

Pixie is cute, but just as a nick-name, I think.

Prime minister Pixie Smith!

Supreme Court Judge Pixie Smith!

Although if one attains such an office, you can be any name you like.

- Joiya (guest)

1/14/2015, 12:43 PM

I read once that there is a Doctor (surgeon of some kind) in Wales named Pixie. Had to respect it more after that, but I personally don't take it seriously.

- Myosotis

1/13/2015, 10:06 AM

I love Fae! It's one of my favourite names. Plus I love anything mythical or to do with folklore. My favourite is definitely Fae (second choice would be Fey) because it's closest to 'faerie', and has more of a whimsical/magical/mystical feel to it. I suppose Faye just looks a bit normal, and I love the look of a and e (ae) together.

- number1212

1/13/2015, 9:33 AM

I like Faye the best. It looks the most complete.

- armyofbono

1/13/2015, 7:55 AM

I like Fay the best. Probably because I know a Faye who is older, it seems older somehow, which I know is silly. Fae looks silly and incomplete, even though I like Mae.

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