Festie

Irish

"malicious"

Festie Origin and Meaning

The name Festie is a boy's name.

Festie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'fest,' meaning 'feast' or 'festival' in Latin. It could be a nickname for Festus, a Latin name meaning 'festive' or 'joyful,' which was borne by several early Christian saints. The name has a cheerful, celebratory connotation inherent in its linguistic roots. Festie remains extremely rare as a formal given name in English-speaking countries, though it may appear as an affectionate nickname. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its ending sound that feels informal and warm. While uncommon as a standalone name, Festie might appeal to parents seeking a joyful, distinctive name with Latin origins and positive associations.