At a Glance
- 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
FAIR-eeIPA /ˈfɛəri/
Popularity of Fairy
● Peak: #625 in 1905 · ● Latest: #16011 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1882–2024.
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