Fairy, fate (variant of Faye)
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Fae is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Fairy, fate (variant of Faye)". Listed origin: French.
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Fae is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Fairy, fate (variant of Faye)". Listed origin: French.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is fay. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Fae. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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