Faye

Faye has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Faye isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Faye was, in the past month, the 1571st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Faye 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, Faye was viewed 59 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Faye is most adored in Utah, Hawaii and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Jersey and Wyoming.

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

Most popular breeds named Faye:

1. Golden Retriever
2. Beagle
3. Shih Tzu
4. Pointer
5. Pomeranian

Faye is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes fairy-like charm, popularized by enchanting actress Faye Dunaway.

celestial

Derived from fairy, it's linked to mythical, magical, and heavenly beings.