A - Z All My Favorite Names

Fable, like Story, is a word name with real potential, combining enchanted tale-telling with a moral edge. And soundwise, it would fit right in with the likes of Abel and Mabel.

Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.

Faith is one of the most straightforward of the virtue names popularized by the Puritans in the seventeenth century, many parents still choosing it as an indicator of their religious conviction. Faith peaked in 2002 at Number 48.

There is a whole new species of bird names open to the baby namer, from the light and feminine Lark to the sleek and powerful Falcon.

Fallyn is a modern feminine name with an enchanting quality. It appears to blend elements of traditional Irish surnames like Fallon (meaning 'leader' or 'superiority') with the popular '-lyn' ending found in names like Brooklyn and Evelyn. This creative combination gives the name both Celtic roots and contemporary style. Fallyn evokes images of autumn through its phonetic similarity to 'falling,' perhaps suggesting the grace of falling leaves. The name has gained moderate recognition since the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet easy to pronounce. Its relatively rare status makes it stand out while still sounding familiar enough to be accessible. The name carries a sense of natural beauty and gentle strength that resonates with modern naming preferences.

Briefly in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century, Fate likely emerged as a short form for the old French name, Lafayette. In the contemporary landscape however, it may well be perceived as a word name among English speakers, akin to Destiny, Chance, Blessing, and Chosen. Around six boys are given the name Fate each year in the US, though 2023 saw it rise a little, with ten babies receiving the name.

Fauna is the Roman goddess of the earth as well as one of the fairies who protected Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". It can also be considered a word name with a scientific, nature focused feel. Used to as a way to refer to all the animals in a particular area, habitat, or time period, many might think of the phrase "Flora and Fauna" on seeing the name.

A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially in the Favour spelling.

The doe-eyed Fawn is as gentle and soft as the baby deer it represents. And much like that baby deer, it carries with it the potential of new life. Fawn was featured at the bottom of the Top 1000 throughout the '60s and '70s — around the same time that Bambi came into play. But unlike Bambi, Fawn maintains relevance in the 21st century, thanks to its warmth and ties to the natural world. We would love to meet more baby girls named Fawn.

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.