Origin of the name Faye:
Thought to be derived from the Middle English faie (fairy), which is from the Old French feie (fairy). Var: Fae, Faye. Dim: Fayette.
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Faye Dunaway, actress. Faye Tozer, from the 90's pop band 'Steps'.
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Faye Whitaker is a character in the webcomic Questionable Content.
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- #75 in Ireland
- #248 in Scotland
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