Fayette
fay-ET
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
1,022
Peak Year
#38 in 1923
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of French origin, derived from 'fay' meaning 'fairy' or 'belief,' or a place name indicating a beech forest.
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