155 Fae Names for Babies or Fictional Characters

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Co-authored by Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson and Annabelle Reyes

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There’s nothing more magical than a fairy, so a good fae name needs to embody a super ethereal energy. Luckily, we’ve compiled a thorough list of great fae names, with help from naming consultant and childhood expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson, to inspire you, whether you’re a parent-to-be looking for a name for your little one, or a writer or creative looking for a name for a fictional character. We’ve included female and male fae names, names inspired by fae queens and kings, dark fae names, and even fae last names, so keep reading!

Fae Names

Naming consultant and childhood expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson says the best fae names are soft and lyrical with a hint of whimsy or magic. Good examples include:

• Arwen: “Noble maiden,” and an elf in The Lord of the Rings.
• Elowyn: “Elm tree,” British origin.
• Faye: “Fairy,” “loyalty,” “belief,” or “beech tree,” French and British origins.
• Isolde: “Iron ruler” or “ice battle,” German, Celtic, and Welsh origins
• Juniper: "Evergreen" Latin origin.
• Nyx: Greek goddess of the night.
• Pixie: “Fairy,” Swedish and Cornish origins.

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Female Fae Names

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   “Good fae-style names often have a soft, lyrical quality and a hint of whimsy or magic,” says Dr. Wilson. “Some examples include Elowyn, Sylvie, Liora, Thaliel, Aisling…and Nyx. Others with a gentle, storybook charm are Isolde, Briony, Seraphine...and Arwen. For a more playful, cutesy vibe, names like Pixie, Poppy, Clovie, Tansy, Faye, Luna, Saige, or Juniper can feel light, magical, and full of personality.”

   • Adelina: “Small winged one,” German origin.
   • Alara: “Water fairy,” Persian, Armenian, and Turkish origin.
   • Alette: “Small winged one,” Latin origin.
   • Arwen: “Noble maiden,” also a beautiful elf in The Lord of the Rings.
   • Aubrette: “Elf,” German origin.
   • Aurora: A princess raised by fairies in Sleeping Beauty.
   • Avery: “Ruler of elves,” English origin.
   • Bell: Inspired by Tinker Bell from Peter Pan.
   • Bronwyn: “Fair” or “white raven,” Welsh origin.
   • Celeste: “Heavenly,” French origin.
   • Celise: “Heavenly” or “lit from within,” also a fairy in Winx Club.
   • Chepi: “Fairy,” Native American origin.
   • Clover: “Meadow flower,” English origin.
   • Dela: “Small winged one,” Latin origin.
   • Dianthe: “Divine flower,” Greek origin.
   • Elfie: “Elf strength,” British origin.
   • Elida: “Small winged one,” Irish origin.
   • Elowyn: “Elm tree,” British origin.
   • Elvina: “Elf friend,” “noble friend,” or “supernatural being,” British and German origins.
   • Faye: “Fairy,” “loyalty,” “belief,” or “beech tree,” French and British origins.
   • Fayette: “Little fairy,” French origin.
   • Feya: “Fairy,” Hebrew origin.
   • Flora: “Flower,” one of the three fairies in Sleeping Beauty.
   • Illayda: “Water fairy,” Turkish origin.
   • Juniper: "Evergreen" Latin origin.
   • Lavender: “Lavender flower,” English origin.
   • Linnette: “Fairy” or “nymph,” French origin.
   • Lyra: “Lyre” or “harp,” Greek origin.
   • Meadow: “Grass” or “vegetation,” English origin.
   • Nerissa: “Sea nymph” or “daughter of the sea,” Greek origin.
   • Nova: “New,” also a fairy in Winx Club.
   • Pari: “Fairy” or “face of an angel,” Persian and Indian origins.
   • Parisa: “Like a fairy,” Iranian and Persian origins.
   • Petal: “Leaf,” Greek origin.
   • Pixie: “Fairy,” Swedish and Cornish origins.
   • Primrose: “First rose,” English origin.
   • Ren: A fae warrior in Quicksilver by Callie Hart.
   • Sage: “Wise” or “prophet,” Latin origin.
   • Seraphina: “Burning ones,” the highest-ranking angels in Jewish scriptures.
   • Shayla: “Fairy palace,” Irish and Gaelic origins.
   • Síofra: “Elf” or “sprite,” Irish origin.
   • Stella: “Star,” also a fairy in Winx Club.
   • Tien: “Fairy” or “celestial being,” Vietnamese origin.
   • Tünde: “Fairy,” Hungarian origin.
   • Twyla: “Twilight,” British origin.
   • Willow: “Willow tree,” English origin.

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Fae Queen Names

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   Some of these beautiful options are the names of fairy queens and princesses from mythology, literature, and media, and others simply mean “royal” or “queen.” A few are simply names that have a particularly regal and powerful energy, fit for a fairy queen!

   • Aibell: Fairy queen in Irish mythology.
   • Aine: Queen of the fairies in Irish folklore.
   • Aurelia: “The golden one,” Latin origin.
   • Elodie: “Foreign riches,” French origin.
   • Elvinia: “Queen of the elves,” Irish origins.
   • Juno: “Queen of the heavens” or “young,” Latin origin.
   • Mab: Queen of the fairies in English folklore.
   • Maeve: “Intoxicating” or “she who rules,” Irish origin.
   • Nicnevin: Fairy queen from Scottish folklore.
   • Orla: “Golden princess” or “golden ruler,” Irish origin.
   • Persephone: Greek goddess and queen of the Underworld.
   • Regina: “Queen,” Latin origin.
   • Rhiannon: “Great queen” or “goddess,” Welsh origin.
   • Taneisha: “Fairy queen” or “life,” American origin.
   • Tiana: “Fairy queen,” Slavic origin.
   • Titania: Queen of the fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
   • Tryamon: Fairy princess in Arthurian legend.
   • Victoria: “Victory” or “conqueror,” Latin origin.
   • Zara: “Princess,” Arabic origin/

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Dark Fae Names

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   Fairies aren’t always whimsical and lighthearted! Sometimes, they’re mysterious, intimidating, or even spooky. If you’re looking for a female fae name with a little more of this dark energy, check out some of our favorite options below:

   • Alfhild: “Elf Battle,” Norse origin.
   • Briar: “Thorny bush of wild roses” or “brambles,” British origin.
   • Bronte: “Thunder,” Greek origin,
   • Desdemona: “Ill-fated” or “unlucky,” Greek origin.
   • Elfreda: “Elf strength,” English origin.
   • Hex: “Witch” or “dark magic,” German origin.
   • Isolde: “Iron ruler” or “ice battle,” German, Celtic, and Welsh origins.
   • Layla: “Night beauty,” Arabic origin.
   • Lila: “Night,” “beauty,” or “divine play,” Arabic origin.
   • Lilith: “Ghost” or “night monster,” Assyrian and Sumerian origins.
   • Morrigan: Goddess of war, fate, and death in Celtic mythology.
   • Nettle: “Nettle plant,” British origin.
   • Nyx: Greek goddess of the night.
   • Onyx: “Gemstone,” “claw,” or “nail,” Greek origin.
   • Rowena: “White spear” or “famous friend,” Welsh origin.
   • Rusalka: A dangerous water spirit in Slavic mythology.
   • Rue: “Regret,” French origin.
   • Sybil: “Prophetess” or “oracle,” Greek origin.
   • Vesper: “Evening star,” Latin origin.
   • Zelda: “Gray fighting maid,” German origin.
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   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson

   Naming Consultant and Childhood Expert

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming consultant and early childhood expert based in Liverpool, England. Dr. Wilson shares name meanings, naming tips, and other inspiration on social media @little_name_library to over 20k followers on instagram. Dr. Wilson is also a Senior Lecturer in Practice & Employability for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing degree at Edge Hill University and has extensive experience working with children during early childhood. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood and Adolescence Studies, a Master’s degree in Research, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Liverpool John Moores University.

   

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson
   Naming Consultant and Childhood Expert

   Thoughfully combine first and middle names to create a magical vibe. Combinations like Elowyn Saige, Liora Sylvie, or Arwen Faye can feel especially ethereal, giving a name a fully “faerie-like” resonance while keeping it wearable.
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Male Fae Names

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   These male names either have meanings related to fairies, elves, or nature, or they just have a whimsical, ethereal sound. Some are even the names of famous male fairies in beloved books or movies. If you want a name with a bit of whimsy or storybook charm, Dr. Wilson suggests names like Fenric, Oberon, and Lysander. Here are some more of our favorite fae names:

   • Ainsley: “Solitary woodland or clearing,” British origin.
   • Alberich: “Elf king,” German origin.
   • Alfred: “Elf counsel,” English origin.
   • Alistair: “Defender of the people,” Scottish and Greek origins.
   • Ambrose: “Immortal,” Greek and Roman origins.
   • Ardyn: “Great forest,” British origin.
   • Auberon: Fairy king in French epic, Huon de Bordeaux.
   • Azriel: “God is my help,” also the benevolent Angel of Death in some Abrahamic religions.
   • Basil: “King,” Greek origin.
   • Cardan: “Thicket,” also a fae character in The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black.
   • Cornelius: Fairy prince in Thumbelina.
   • Cosmo: “Order” or “harmonious,” also the green-haired male fairy in The Fairly Odd Parents.
   • Elric: “Elf king” or “noble ruler,” British origin.
   • Elysian: “Of Elysium” or “blissful,” Greek origin.
   • Evander: “Good man,” “bow warrior,” or “strong man,” Greek and Roman origins.
   • Forest: “Woodland,” French origin.
   • Heath: “Uncultivated land,” British origin.
   • Islwyn: “Below the grove” or “lower forest,” Welsh origin.
   • Keijo: “Fairy” or “elf,” Finnish origin.
   • Lucien: “Light,” French origin.
   • Lysander: A character in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
   • Magus: “Magic” or “magician,” Latin origin.
   • Oak: A faerie prince in The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black.
   • Oberon: King of the fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
   • Orion: “Heaven’s light,” Greek and Roman origins.
   • Peter: Friend to the fairies in Peter Pan.
   • Puck: A faerie character in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
   • Rainier: “Judgment warrior,” German and British origins.
   • River: “Flowing body of water,” British origin.
   • Robin: “Bright,” “shining,” or “famous” German origin.
   • Rowan: “Little redhead,” Irish origin.
   • Tien: “Fairy” or “celestial being,” Vietnamese origin.
   • Wesley: “Western meadow,” English origin.
   • Wren: “Small bird,” British origin.
   • Zephyr: “West wind,” Greek origin.

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Fae Last Names

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   If you’re creating your own fictional fairy character, you can’t just stop at their first name! You also need a suitably magical and ethereal last name to complete the picture. Here are a few great options:

   • Adler: “Eagle.”
   • Alba: “Dawn.”
   • Airehart: “Brave spirit.”
   • Archer: “Bowman.”
   • Ashcroft: “A grove of ash trees.”
   • Aurion: “Light” or “dawn.”
   • Avalon: Mythical island from Arthurian legend.
   • Beaumont: “Beautiful mountain.”
   • Birchwood: “Bark of a birch tree.”
   • Briarwood: “Tangled vines” or “mystery.”
   • Branwyn: “Strong raven.”
   • Cavendish: “Aristocracy.”
   • Ceyla: “Celestial light.”
   • Crowley: “Descendent of the hardy warrior.”.
   • Draven: “Of the dark waters.”
   • Eldrich: “Old and wise.”
   • Eryndor: “Golden one.”
   • Falconer: “Falcon tamer.”
   • Feywin: “Blessed by fairies.”
   • Freewind: “To roam freely.”
   • Galahad: Reference to a pure and noble character from Arthurian legend.
   • Greenleaf: “Beauty of nature.”
   • Grimwynd: “Guardian winds.”
   • Le Fay: Reference to Morgan Le Fay, a mystical sorceress from Arthurian legend.
   • Meadowcroft: “Peaceful greenery.”
   • Oriane: “Golden light of dawn.”
   • Roxen: “Rosy dawn.”
   • Sinclair: “Holy” or “illustrious.”
   • St. Clair: “Clear” or “bright.”
   • Sterling: “Value” or “purity.”
   • Tenebris: “Darkness.”
   • Thorne: “Guarded beauty.”
   • Tunder: “Fairy.”
   • Umbra: “Shadow.”
   • Zora: “Dawn” or “sunrise.”
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