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Faylene

Quick answerThe given name 'Faylene' is derived from the Old French name 'Faylin' or 'Faylinne', which is a diminutive form of 'Fay', meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantress', and is of Germanic origin.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,732
TrendVintage
Peak year1941
Syllables2
Origin—
LanguageOld French
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,732

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Faylene

The given name 'Faylene' is derived from the Old French name 'Faylin' or 'Faylinne', which is a diminutive form of 'Fay', meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantress', and is of Germanic origin.

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Etymology

The given name 'Faylene' is derived from the Old French name 'Faylin' or 'Faylinne', which is a diminutive form of 'Fay', meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantress', and is of Germanic origin. The name 'Faylene' has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, but its exact historical context and notable usage are unclear.

Faylene currently ranks #4,732 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.

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