Faye

Faye is a feminine given name of English origin. It is often considered a variant of Fay or Fae and may derive from the Old French foi, meaning faith, or from the word fae, meaning fairy. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th or 20th century, with spelling variants such as Fay, Fae, and Fee.

Notable bearers include the American actress Faye Dunaway (born 1941), the Chinese singer Faye Wong (born 1969), and the British singer and actress Faye Tozer (born 1975).

In popular culture, Faye Valentine is a central character in the Japanese anime series Cowboy Bebop (1998–1999).