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Fayette

Pronunciation: [ f-AY-EHT ]

Girl Name #70,953 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fayette is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AY-EHT.

Parents who love the name Fayette often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,953
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Fay Fayie Fayeie Fayey

Also a Boy Name

Fayette is also used as a boy name, ranked #27767.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fayette

Is Fayette a boy or girl name?
Fayette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70953. As a boy name, it is ranked #27767. Fayette is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Fayette?
Fayette is pronounced f-AY-EHT.
How popular is the name Fayette?
Fayette is currently ranked #70953 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Fayette?
Common nicknames for Fayette include Fay, Fayie, Fayeie, and Fayey.
Is Fayette a common or rare name?
Fayette is an uncommon name, ranked #70953 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fayette

Fayette is a girl name .

Is Fayette a boy or girl name? Fayette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,953 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,767. Fayette is more commonly used as a boy name.

Fayette is currently ranked #70,953 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Fayette include Fay, Fayie, Fayeie, and Fayey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Fayette include Faye . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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