Fay - Last Names

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Fay

/feɪ/

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Meaning

Faith or fairy

Symbolizes belief, loyalty, and spiritual trust, while also evoking enchantment, otherworldliness, and mystical charm through its association with fairies.

Symbolism

Embodies duality—grounded virtue through 'faith' and ethereal magic through 'fairy'. It represents integrity, imagination, and the bridge between the real and the magical.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'fei' or 'fai', meaning 'faith', and also linked to the Latin 'fides'. Alternatively, it stems from the Anglo-Norman nickname 'le Fay', meaning 'the fairy', used for someone believed to have fairy connections or an enchanting nature.

Style & Origin

minimalist
english

Cultural Background

Of English and French origin, Fay emerged as a surname derived from medieval given names or nickname

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