Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 05, 2024

Fairy

US Popularity Rank: 28111

Origin: British

Meaning: Mythical winged creature; Realm of the fays

Help baby grow into their beautiful wings from the start. This feminine name has Old French and English roots, coming from the word faierie. A name that speaks for itself, Fairy can connect your little one with the mythical winged creature that’s iconic in all sorts of European folklore. With the variety of stories, fairies can range from being tiny to human-sized, helpful to mischievous, and having many different magical powers. This can be a great choice to match baby’s potential versatile skills and access to endless paths in life. The name fairy can also come from the English word faerie, with originally meant “realm of the fays,” or the mythical land where fairies resided. If you want to encourage baby to celebrate their mystical, whimsical side, and create a world that matches their unique self, the name Fairy is sure to do the trick.

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