Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfeɪ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a nickname for a person who was thought to have magical qualities, from Middle English faie meaning "magical, enchanted".

Related Names

Rootfae
Given Name DescendantFay(English)
Same SpellingFay 1

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Entry added April 23, 2024