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Fay 1

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfeɪ/(English)
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Meaning & History

Referred to a person who came from various places named Fay or Faye in northern France, derived from Old French fau "beech tree", from Latin fagus.

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Rootfagus
Given Name DescendantFay(English)
Same SpellingFay 2

Categories

isograms, mentalists, trees
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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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