Fay
Meaning of Fay
Originating from English and French, the name Fay is predominantly used for baby girls. In English, it is pronounced as FAY (/feɪ/), while in French, it is pronounced as FAY (/fei/). The variation of this name is Faye.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America over the years, we can see that the popularity of the name Fay has varied. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 3500-4000. However, it was more popular in previous decades, reaching its peak in 1943 when it ranked 324th.
The name Fay carries with it a sense of elegance and simplicity. It evokes images of a strong and independent individual who possesses a gentle charm. With its timeless appeal and international recognition, Fay remains a beautiful choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as FAY (/fei/)
English
- Pronunced as FAY (/feɪ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Fay
| Vina Fay Wray was a Canadian-American actress famous for her role as Ann Darrow in the 1933 film King Kong and is considered one of the early "scream queens". |
| Fay Gale AO was an Australian cultural geographer and an emeritus professor known for advocating equal opportunity for women and Aboriginal people. |
| Fay B. Prickett was a distinguished career officer in the United States Army, known for his leadership during World War II and his high-ranking military achievements. |
| Fay Biles was a pioneering American academic and college sports coach, known for her historic role as the first woman to serve in a vice presidency at an Ohio university and for her coaching achievements at Kent State University. |
| Fay Lamar Webb-Gardner was an influential American political hostess, businesswoman, and philanthropist known for her active involvement in cultural and civic endeavors. |
| Fay Crocker, a Uruguayan professional golfer, made history as the oldest player to win her first LPGA event and the oldest women's major champion, with 11 LPGA tournament victories, including two major championships. |
| Fay Godwin was a renowned British photographer celebrated for her captivating black-and-white landscapes of the British countryside and coast. |
| Fay Tincher was a comic actress in silent films. |
| Fay Zwicky was an Australian poet, short story writer, critic and academic known for her autobiographical poem Kaddish, exploring her identity as a Jewish writer. |
| Fay Okell Bainter was an American film and stage actress who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jezebel (1938) and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
| Fay Holden, a British-born actress who later became known as Dorothy Fay Hammerton, was a prominent figure in the American entertainment industry. |
| Fay Hield is a traditional English folk singer and a Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Sheffield. |
| Fay Barbara King was an American illustrator, journalist, and cartoonist known for her early autobiographical comics. |
| Fay Pomerance née Levy was a British artist known for her religious and spiritual paintings in pastel, tempera, and watercolors. |
| Edwina Fay Fuller was an American journalist, mountaineer, and schoolteacher who became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Rainier in 1890. |
