Fairy: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Fairy – Meaning: a magical being of folklore, from faerie, 'enchantment' – Origin: Old French (via English) – Pronunciation: FAIR-ee


Fairy is an Old French (via English) name used mostly for girls meaning “a magical being of folklore, from faerie, 'enchantment'”.

Meaning & Origin of Fairy

Meaning: A magical being of folklore, from faerie, 'enchantment'.

Origin: Old French (via English).

How to Pronounce Fairy

Phonetic: FAIR-ee   IPA: /ˈfɛəri/

Popularity of Fairy

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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