Fairy or elf
Derived from the Middle English word 'faie', which traces back to the Old French 'fae'. It refers to a magical being or fairy, often associated with enchantment and the supernatural. In some contexts, it is also linked to the word 'faith'.
Less common today
Fay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,396 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian-American actress known for King Kong
British novelist and playwright
Oscar-winning American film and stage actress
Broadway star and vaudeville performer
Powerful enchantress in Arthurian legend · Le Morte d'Arthur
