200 Fairy Names: Cute, Funny & Magical Ideas + Free Printable
Looking for fairy names for a paper craft, doll, or magical story? We’ve gathered 200 ideas, including cute names like Button, flower names like Bluebell, and silly choices like Waffle Wings. There are names for girl and boy fairies, woodland friends, moon fairies, and even your family’s tooth fairy.
Start with a favorite category, or mix a first name with one of the fairy last names near the end. The list includes 180 first-name ideas and 20 surnames, plus a free printable so you can keep your favorites handy.
Need a fairy to name? Our Build a Fairy printable craft lets kids color, cut, and assemble their own little character. Choose a name once the wings are on, then decide where your fairy lives and what it likes to do.
Our Favorite Fairy Names
For a quick choice, try Button for a tiny fairy, Bluebell for a garden friend, Willow for a woodland character, or Moonbeam for a fairy with sparkly nighttime wings. Finn makes a simple adventure name, and Waffle Wings is a fun pick for a silly story. These favorites are included in the categories below.
Cute Fairy Names
These cute fairy names suit tiny paper fairies, dolls, and little characters with big personalities. Try saying a few out loud and let your child choose a favorite.
- Pip
- Button
- Twinkle
- Peaches
- Bubbles
- Dottie
- Niblet
- Sprinkles
- Tilly
- Poppet
- Flossie
- Bitsy
- Coco
- Mimi
- Twizzle
- Lulu
- Pudding
- Bean
- Snuggles
- Tippy
Girl Fairy Names
Looking for girl fairy names? These are easy-to-use choices for a handmade fairy or a story character. The girl and boy sections are just starting points—children can choose any name they like.
- Adelia
- Bella
- Celia
- Delia
- Elodie
- Faye
- Gemma
- Hattie
- Isla
- Josie
- Kira
- Lila
- Maisie
- Nell
- Opal
- Penelope
- Rosalie
- Sylvie
- Tessa
- Violet
Boy Fairy Names
These boy fairy names range from short and playful to a little more storybook-like. Finn could be a tiny adventurer, while Hugo might be the fairy who keeps track of everyone’s lost things.
- Alfie
- Bram
- Caspar
- Dexter
- Eli
- Felix
- Finn
- Gus
- Hugo
- Ivo
- Jasper
- Kit
- Leo
- Milo
- Nico
- Otis
- Percy
- Quinn
- Rory
- Toby
Flower Fairy Names
Flower fairy names are a lovely match for a fairy with colorful wings or a home in the garden. Choose a favorite bloom, then use its colors to decorate your fairy. These are flower-inspired suggestions, rather than a list of named characters from a particular book.
- Azalea
- Bluebell
- Blossom
- Buttercup
- Camellia
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Flora
- Freesia
- Honeysuckle
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Lily
- Marigold
- Petunia
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Rose
Woodland and Nature Fairy Names
Imagine a fairy who sleeps beneath a leaf or helps ladybugs find their way home. These woodland fairy names take inspiration from trees, plants, and small things children might notice outdoors. They also work for a fairy living in a miniature garden.
- Acorn
- Alder
- Aspen
- Birch
- Bramble
- Cedar
- Clover
- Fern
- Hazel
- Holly
- Ivy
- Juniper
- Maple
- Meadow
- Moss
- Oak
- Reed
- Rowan
- Sorrel
- Willow
Adding a butterfly friend to your fairy’s garden? Browse our butterfly names for another character to join the story.
Moon and Starlight Fairy Names
These moon fairy names are for characters who come out when the stars appear. Some are familiar words or names; others are invented combinations for imaginary fairies. Let the name inspire a nighttime job, like lighting a path or gathering fallen stars.
- Astra
- Aurora
- Comet
- Crescent
- Dusk
- Eclipse
- Evening
- Galaxy
- Glimmer
- Halo
- Luna
- Moonbeam
- Moonmist
- Nebula
- Nova
- Orbit
- Silverglow
- Stardust
- Stella
- Twilight
Water Fairy Names
A water fairy could live beside a pond, under a waterfall, or inside a storybook seashell. These names borrow from water, weather, and the shore. Brook might look after a stream, while Ripple could be a fairy who loves splashing.
- Brook
- Coral
- Cove
- Dewdrop
- Drizzle
- Foam
- Islet
- Lagoon
- Marina
- Misty
- Nerina
- Ocean
- Pebble
- Rain
- Ripple
- River
- Seabreeze
- Shelly
- Splash
- Waverly
Funny Fairy Names
For a fairy who gets glitter everywhere or keeps tripping over a toadstool, try a silly name. These invented names are meant to make children smile. Pick one together and ask what happened to earn that fairy its nickname.
- Captain Crumb
- Dizzy Dandelion
- Fidget Flitter
- Glitter Britches
- Grumblebud
- Jellybean Jumble
- Lady Lost-a-Sock
- Little Miss Achoo
- Major Marshmallow
- Muddle Muffin
- Noodle Boots
- Oopsie Daisy
- Pickle Pants
- Professor Puddle
- Sir Sneezes-a-Lot
- Snickerdoodle Socks
- Tickle Toes
- Tumble Teacup
- Waffle Wings
- Wiggle Whisk
Tooth Fairy Names
Want a name for the fairy who collects your child’s lost teeth? These playful tooth fairy names borrow from shiny treasures, smiles, and bedtime visits. There’s no need to choose a famous character—your family can give its fairy a name of its own.
- Pearl
- Minty
- Flossy
- Shimmer
- Toothie
- Glint
- Polly Polish
- Silky
- Little Luster
- Grinny
- Smiletta
- Twila Tooth
- Brilliant Bea
- Dazzle Dot
- Milky Moon
- Pearly Pip
- Velvet Gleam
- Whisper Wish
- Bright Bite
- Tiny Treasure
Pair your chosen name with our printable tooth fairy letters for a bedtime surprise. You can also let your child name a character from our tooth fairy coloring pages.
Fairy Last Names to Mix and Match
A fairy surname can turn a simple name into a whole character. Try Bluebell Thistledown, Finn Mosswhisk, or Luna Fernflutter. These 20 invented and nature-inspired last names can be paired with any first name above.
- Applewhisper
- Berrybutton
- Bloomwhistle
- Bramblebrook
- Cloudfeather
- Dewdancer
- Fernflutter
- Foxglove
- Glimmergrove
- Honeyhollow
- Leaflullaby
- Moonpetal
- Mosswhisk
- Pebblepath
- Rainribbon
- Roseflicker
- Starmeadow
- Thistledown
- Willowwing
- Winterwisp
How to Choose a Fairy Name
- Look at the wings. Pink or yellow wings might suggest a flower name, while silver wings could inspire a moon name.
- Choose a home. Does your fairy live in a garden, beside a stream, or inside a hollow tree?
- Give it a personality. A quiet fairy might be Whisper Wish. A clumsy one could be Tumble Teacup.
- Say the name aloud. Short names can be easier for younger children to remember, especially during pretend play.
- Try a last name. Add one from the surname list, or invite your child to combine two nature words to invent their own.
Ways to Use Your Fairy Names
Name a craft: Write the name beneath a finished paper fairy or on a small folded name card. Make a home for your character with our Build a Castle craft, then let your child decide which room belongs to the fairy.
Start a story: Try this prompt: “My fairy’s name is ____. They live in ____, and their special power is ____.” Younger children can tell you their answers while you write them down. Older kids can add a problem for their fairy to solve.
Make party name tags: Let each child choose a first name and a surname, then decorate a tag with drawings of their fairy’s wings. Choosing from the list works well when children want a name that feels like their own.
Create a magical cast: Add a friendly dragon, a castle guard, or a woodland helper. Our dragon names can help you name the fairy’s dragon companion. Ask the kids how the two characters met.
About the Fairy Names Printable
The free printable brings the names together in a simple four-column layout with clear categories. Keep it at a craft table, use it with a writing activity, or let children circle a few favorites before they choose. The surname section makes it easy to try different combinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Button, Bluebell, Willow, Moonbeam, and Finn are good starting points. Choose a name that suits your fairy’s appearance, home, or personality.
Try Pip, Dottie, Bitsy, Peaches, Poppet, or Twinkle. You can use one on its own or add a surname such as Willowwing or Berrybutton.
Alfie, Felix, Finn, Jasper, Milo, and Rory are a few options. Nature names such as Acorn, Reed, and Rowan can work for any fairy.
Choose a first name or a favorite nature word, then add a surname inspired by plants, weather, or magical things. For example, pair Bluebell with Thistledown or Finn with Mosswhisk.
This list offers creative naming ideas, rather than verified name origins or translations. Some names come from flowers and other familiar words; others are invented for pretend play.
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Once your fairy has a name, let your child take the story wherever they like. A tiny fairy with a big job, a garden full of friends, or a dragon who needs help finding its way home is plenty to get started. Write down the name and a few details so you can return to the same character another day.
