Faye?

[Nell96]

Opinions on the name Faye (or Fay)? It's just popped into my head. It feels quite underused, but simple and pretty - perhaps I'm missing something?

Dd's middle name is Fae and I adore it even if the spelling isn't popular, though even I'm not a fan of the other Mae/Rae trend.

I have it, without the e and I bloody hate it. Sounds dreadful in my native accent and no one ever spells it correctly. Then you get all the Faye Wray and King Kong comments and stuff.

Rare I come across another one though - although I did house share at uni with another one.

I love Faye, Fay does seem unfinished somehow and Fae is from in Scots and still very commonly used up here so I'd avoid for that reason... Hi, I'm Fae....fae where??!

I love Faye, but DH vetoed...

If you can't decide between Fay or Faye - I'd personally stick with the simpler Fay spelling. As well as being the original, it should be easier for people to pronounce her name internationally - in other languages the "e" at the end of Faye may well be pronounced (with an "ee" or "eh" sound depending on language). Fay and Nia make a lovely sibset!

Although there were only 9 Fay's last year compared to 148 Faye's...

@IamnotwhouthinkIam

If you can't decide between Fay or Faye - I'd personally stick with the simpler Fay spelling. As well as being the original, it should be easier for people to pronounce her name internationally - in other languages the "e" at the end of Faye may well be pronounced (with an "ee" or "eh" sound depending on language). Fay and Nia make a lovely sibset!

I think they sound nice together too, although does 'Nia and Fay(e)' sound a bit too much like 'near and far' in an odd accent?? Maybe I'm just overthinking this 🤦‍♀️

I think you are overthinking. It,s a good traditional name, not over fashionable so you won,t have 4 of the same name in one class. Yes not haard to spell either. (except you may get ann extra or missing e deopending the spelling chosen.)

I think it's lovely, underused and classic

I think Fay looks unfinished, Faye looks more balanced

does 'Nia and Fay(e)' sound a bit too much like 'near and far' in an odd accent?

I think you are overthinking - while Nia does sound like Near, Fay sounds nothing like Far, so I wouldn't worry.

Oh good - glad it's just me overthinking it! It's definitely in my top three names - I can't find much wrong with it. Some people think it sounds a bit dated / 80s, but I think the 'e' on the end makes it feel a bit more modern. Bland and 'wishy washy' is another criticism I've seen - quite possibly? Thanks for all of the comments so far 😊

I know a Fae. She loves it.

It’s a great name. Timeless and classy. I have a friend called Faye and she’s brilliant. Another friend has a baby Faye and it suits them both beautifully.

I like Faye, simple and pretty.

I think Fay is more old fashioned, Faye strikes me as being more modern. I'm not fond of the Fae spelling.

I think it’s a lovely name. Fay and Faye both acceptable, although I think I’d assume it had an ‘e’ unless told otherwise. It’s a beautiful, gentle sounding name, no hard edges. It’s a nice name to say out loud.

Faye is lovely and goes well with Nia. I prefer Faye to Fay - I'm a late 80s baby so have encountered a few my age and younger and all with the Faye spelling.