Fairy Names
Fairy names should sound light enough to flutter: soft vowels, a little sparkle, and often a flower, a drop of dew or a star hidden inside. This list gathers 90+ fairy names, from Titania and Puck to Irish fairy queens, real names that literally mean “fairy” in Persian, Italian and Spanish, and cute original names for stories, pets and play.
For a fairy with a wilder side, peek at our elf names and unicorn names; for garden inspiration, browse names of flowers or our flower names for girls.
Famous fairy names from folklore and stories
Classic fairies from Shakespeare, Irish legend and much-loved fiction. Pronunciations are given for Irish names.
| Name | Who they are | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Titania | Queen of the Fairies in <em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em> | Shakespeare |
| Oberon | King of the Fairies, Titania’s husband | Shakespeare / French legend |
| Puck | Mischievous sprite, also called Robin Goodfellow | English folklore |
| Mab | Queen Mab, “the fairies’ midwife” in <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> | Shakespeare |
| Peaseblossom | One of Titania’s fairy attendants | Shakespeare |
| Cobweb | Another of Titania’s attendants | Shakespeare |
| Mustardseed | Titania’s smallest attendant | Shakespeare |
| Tinker Bell | Peter Pan’s loyal, jealous fairy | J.M. Barrie |
| Áine | Irish fairy queen linked to summer and the sun (AWN-yeh) | Irish myth |
| Clíodhna | Irish queen of the fairies (KLEE-uh-na) | Irish myth |
| Finvarra | King of the Connacht fairies | Irish folklore |
| Úna | Finvarra’s queen (OO-na) | Irish folklore |
| Melusine | Water fairy with a serpent’s tail on Saturdays | French legend |
| Nimue | Lady of the Lake who enchants Merlin | Arthurian legend |
| Gloriana | The Faerie Queene herself | Edmund Spenser |
| Sugar Plum | Sugar Plum Fairy of <em>The Nutcracker</em> | Tchaikovsky ballet |
| Merryweather | Blue good fairy of <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> | Disney (1959) |
| Navi | Link’s fairy companion | <em>The Legend of Zelda</em> |
Real names that mean fairy
Many languages have a word for fairy that works as a real given name. Peri and Parisa are popular in Iran and Turkey today. Find more in Irish girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Faye | From Old French <em>fae</em>, “fairy” | English |
| Fay | Variant spelling of Faye | English |
| Peri | Persian, “fairy, winged spirit” | Persian |
| Pari | Persian, “fairy” | Persian |
| Parisa | Persian, “like a fairy” | Persian |
| Perizad | Persian, “born of fairies” | Persian |
| Elfrida | Old English, “elf strength” | English |
| Síofra | Irish, “sprite, changeling” (SHEE-fra) | Irish |
| Fata | Italian, “fairy” | Italian |
| Hada | Spanish, “fairy” | Spanish |
| Morgana | Feminine form linked to Morgan le Fay | Welsh / Arthurian |
| Vila | South Slavic, a woodland fairy spirit | Slavic |
Flower fairy names
Every flower hides a fairy, or so the Victorians liked to think. Pair these with our witchy names for a hedge-witch’s garden.
| Name | The flower | Fairy personality |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebell | Violet-blue woodland bells; English fairy lore says to never pick them | Shy, secretive |
| Primrose | Pale yellow spring bloom | Sweet, first to wake |
| Foxglove | Tall purple spires, called “folks’ glove” in old English | Wild, a little dangerous |
| Marigold | Bright orange-gold | Sunny and bold |
| Poppy | Scarlet petals | Sleepy dreamer |
| Violet | Purple and fragrant | Gentle and modest |
| Honeysuckle | Sweet, climbing vine | Friendly, sugary |
| Buttercup | Glossy yellow | Cheerful and tiny |
| Snowdrop | White winter flower | Frost fairy |
| Lavender | Soft purple, calming scent | Healer |
| Periwinkle | Blue-violet star shape | Playful |
| Daisy | White petals, gold center | Classic and sunny |
| Tansy | Button-like yellow flowers | Brisk and bright |
| Camellia | Rose-like pink or white | Elegant |
| Jasmine | White, perfumed at night | Night fairy |
| Thistle | Spiky purple crown | Feisty |
| Clover | Three-leafed meadow plant | Lucky |
Elemental fairy names
Water, light, frost, fire and air fairies, each with an original name that hints at their magic. More sky ideas in names that mean sky.
| Name | Element | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop | Water | Fresh and sparkly |
| Rainwhisper | Water | Soft and soothing |
| Brooklet | Water | Babbling and chatty |
| Frostwing | Ice | Cool and elegant |
| Glimmer | Light | Radiant and joyful |
| Sunbeam | Light | Warm and bright |
| Moonpetal | Night | Dreamy and calm |
| Stardust | Night | Magical and rare |
| Emberlyn | Fire | Spirited |
| Flicker | Fire | Quick-tempered |
| Zephyra | Air | From Zephyrus, the Greek west wind |
| Breezy | Air | Carefree |
| Mossie | Earth | Cozy and grounded |
| Acorn | Earth | Small but strong |
| Hollyberry | Winter | Festive |
| Aurora | Sky | Latin, “dawn” |
Tiny, cute fairy names
Short, bouncy names that suit a pocket-sized fairy, a doll or a small pet.
| Name | Why it’s cute |
|---|---|
| Pip | Tiny seed |
| Twinkle | Starry |
| Button | Small and cute |
| Pixie | Classic mischief-maker |
| Sprite | Airy spirit |
| Nib | A little bit |
| Flit | Quick flyer |
| Jinx | Charm or curse |
| Wisp | Like a will-o’-the-wisp |
| Bibble | Silly |
| Tizzy | Always in a flutter |
| Dot | Barely there |
| Sparkle | Glittery |
| Fizz | Bubbly energy |
| Minnow | Small and quick |
| Lulu | Sing-song sweet |
Boy fairy names
Male fairies (sometimes called fairy lads or sprites) suit earthy, woodsy names. Several are real names with meanings, like those in our nature boy names.
| Name | Meaning / feel | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Bramwell | Bramble-and-spring feel | A hedge fairy |
| Fennick | Fennel + wick | A garden sprite |
| Thistlewick | Prickly and proud | A guard |
| Rowan | Irish, “little red one”; also the fairy-warding tree | A woodland fairy |
| Lorcan | Irish, “little fierce one” | A warrior fairy |
| Elwood | English, “elder tree wood” | A forest fairy |
| Jasper | Red gemstone | A gem fairy |
| Barnaby | Friendly, old-fashioned | A tinker fairy |
| Tobin | Short, bright | A messenger |
| Hawthorn | Tree sacred to fairies in Irish lore | A fairy-king type |
| Linden | The linden tree | A gentle gardener |
| Quill | Sharp and clever | A scribe |
| Alder | Tree name | A river fairy |
How to choose a fairy name
- Pick her domain first. A garden fairy suits a flower (Primrose), a winter fairy suits frost (Snowdrop, Frostwing).
- Keep it light. Two or three soft syllables that end in a vowel or -y sound airy and magical.
- Borrow from folklore. Irish and Shakespearean fairy names (Áine, Mab, Peaseblossom) feel authentic and storybook-ready.
- Try real “fairy” names. Faye, Peri and Parisa all mean fairy and work as everyday baby names.
- For kids’ play, go tiny and silly. Pip, Twinkle and Bibble are easy for little ones to say and remember.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous fairy name?
Tinker Bell from Peter Pan is the best-known fairy today, followed by Shakespeare’s Titania, Oberon and Puck.
What names mean fairy?
Faye (English, from Old French), Peri and Pari (Persian), Parisa (“like a fairy”), Fata (Italian) and Hada (Spanish) all mean fairy.
What is the name of the fairy queen?
It depends on the tradition: Titania in Shakespeare, Mab in Romeo and Juliet and English folklore, Gloriana in Spenser’s Faerie Queene, and Úna or Áine in Irish legend.
What are good boy fairy names?
Puck, Oberon, Rowan, Lorcan, Bramwell and Hawthorn all suit a male fairy, from mischievous sprite to fairy king.
What is a cute fairy name for a little girl?
Primrose, Bluebell, Pip, Twinkle and Poppy are sweet, easy to say and perfect for dress-up or a fairy garden.