Names That Mean Fairy
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Names that mean fairy are dainty and enchanting. Fairy-related names come from cultures across the world and are primarily used for girls.
Popular names that mean fairy include Ella, Faye, and Tiana. Unique names that mean fairy include Peri, Pixie, and Parisa.
If you want a magical name for your daughter, girl names that mean fairy are a good place to look.
You may also want to check out our list of Fairy and Elf Names.
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The names
Ella
German; English
"all, completely; fairy maiden"
Ella is a sweet, simple name that owes much of its current popularity to the popularity of other names, from Emma to Bella to Emily to Ellie. Ella is one of those names that has ranked in the US Top…
Faye
English
"fairy"
Soft and simple, but no less magical, Faye is enjoying a quiet spell of popularity in the US. It broke the Top 1000 in 2014, and by 2023, was one of the fastest rising names on the charts. Faye is a…
Tiana
Diminutive form of Tatiana
A pretty princess-connected choice, with a compact, no-frills appearance, Tiana's debut in the US charts was likely thanks to actress Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant making her own debut in the 1975 movie…
Alara
Armenian, Turkish, Persian, Breton
"water fairy; all-powerful ruler; the chosen"
The name of a beautiful water fairy in Turkish mythology, who has the power to grant wishes and mend broken hearts. Also used in Armenia, it is currently a fast rising choice in England and Wales…
Fairy
English word name
"fairy"
Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.
Fay
English
"fairy"
Fay, also spelled Faye, who had been napping quietly since the 1930's, has, like cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae, sat up and started rubbing her eyes, ready for a mini-comeback, especially as a middle…
Parisa
Iranian, Persian
"like a fairy"
Funny how one letter can turn a name from ordinary to special. Parisa is so much more distinctive than either Marisa or Paris, with its sparkly meaning. It ultimately comes from the Persian word parī…
Pixie
Swedish or Cornish
"fairy"
Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x. Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally…
Fata
Judeo-Italian
"fairy"
A short and simple Judeo-Italian name with an ethereal meaning — but the first 3 letters may be potential for teasing in English-speaking areas.
Vilja
Finnish, Swedish, Slavic
"grain, will, fairy"
A name made most famous by the operetta The Merry Widow which features "The Vilja's Song". A vila is a woodland spirit or fairy in Slavic mythology. Vilja also means "grain" in Finnish and "will,…
Peri
Greek; Hebrew; Persian
"mountain dweller; fruit; fairy"
This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.
Paribanu
Persian
"fairy lady"
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
Vilina
Russian and Slavic
"fairy"
Vilina is derived from the Slavic component vila , meaning "fairy." Beware that rearranged, the letters almost spell "villain."
Keijo
Finnish
"elf; fairy"
Finnish name with a magical meaning.
Masal
Turkish
"fairy tale, fable"
Paribanou
Persian
"fairy lady"
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
Pari
Iranian/Persian
"fairy"
Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.
