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Faelen

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Pronounced FAY-lin /ˈfeɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish Faolan, 'little wolf' (from faol, 'wolf'). Traditionally a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Faelen is an Irish name meaning 'little wolf' (said 'FAY-lin'). Usually a boy's name - we note the lean.

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MeaningA spelling of the Irish Faolan, 'little wolf' (from faol, 'wolf'). Traditionally a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.

History & Origin

Faelen is a form of the Irish Faolan, 'little wolf.' It is traditionally a boy's name; used here for a girl it is rare, and we note the cross-sex lean plainly (said 'FAY-lin').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, Irish, and spirited.

Did you know? Faelen spells the Irish Faolan, 'little wolf,' from faol ('wolf') - a spirited old name that has usually gone to boys, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'FAY-lin').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Faelen — Irish Faolan 'little wolf'; boy-leaning

Variations

FaolanPhelanFaelan

Nicknames

FaeLen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faelen mean?

Faelen is a form of the Irish Faolan, 'little wolf' (from faol, 'wolf').

How do you pronounce Faelen?

It's said FAY-lin /ˈfeɪ.lɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faelen a boy or girl name?

Faelen is used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name, which we note.

How popular is Faelen?

Faelen is rare for girls in the U.S. and more often a boy's name.