Fairlight
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fairlight
The given name 'Fairlight' is an English toponymic name meaning "fern clearing" or "fair wood," derived from Old English *fearn* (fern) and *lēoht* (light or clearing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Fairlight' is an English toponymic name meaning "fern clearing" or "fair wood," derived from Old English *fearn* (fern) and *lēoht* (light or clearing). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a place name in Sussex, England, and gained modern usage as a given name without specific religious ties, though it lacks deep historical or religious significance.
Fairlight currently ranks #16,067 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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