Fay

Female

Meaning

English for beautiful

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/feɪ/

Traits associated with the name Fay:

Fay has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.

Dogs named Fay tend to be loving, affectionate, resilient, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with beauty, and companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Fay?

Naming your dog Fay suggests that you have a creative and unique personality. You may also be a fan of classic literature, as the name Fay is derived from the character of the same name in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Is Fay a good dog name?

Fay is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Fay isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

6,963
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Fay is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Fay was, in the past month, the 4693rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Fay is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Fay was viewed 32 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Fay's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Fay is most adored in Maryland, North Dakota and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, North Carolina and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Fay.

Fay is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

Derived from folklore and associated with supernatural beings and mystical, dark themes.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1930s, it's now more associated with fairy folklore.

beautiful dog names
beautiful

Derived from Middle English, it signifies fairy, adding a magical charm.

Dog names like Fay:

Diminutive Form Of Frances
Flo
Short Form Of Florence
Peace
Happiness
Fern
Prosperous, Flowering
Fay dog name meaning

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