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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From Fife (a region/county in Scotland)
- Origin
- Scottish (place name/surname, from Fife)
- Pronunciation
- FYF
Fyfe traces back to Fife, a region and county in Scotland, making it a Scottish place name turned surname turned first name. If you're drawn to names with a clear geographic root rather than an abstract meaning, Fyfe fits that mold exactly. It's a straightforward pick for parents who like their name's story to be plain and traceable.
Meaning & Origin of Fyfe
Meaning: From Fife (a region/county in Scotland).
Origin: Scottish (place name/surname, from Fife).
How to Pronounce Fyfe
FYFIPA /faɪf/
Popularity of Fyfe
Fyfe does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Fyfe mean?
From Fife (a region/county in Scotland).
How do you pronounce Fyfe?
Fyfe is pronounced FYF (IPA: /faɪf/).
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