Pixie

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Pronounced PIK-see /ˈpɪk.si/High

Meaning: A word name from English pixie, a small fairy of Devon and Cornwall folklore. The word's own origin is obscure, possibly Cornish or Swedish-linked; as a given name it is playful and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name straight from folklore: a pixie is a small, mischievous fairy of Devon and Cornwall (said 'PIK-see'). Playful and light.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA word name from English pixie, a small fairy of Devon and Cornwall folklore. The word's own origin is obscure, possibly Cornish or Swedish-linked; as a given name it is playful and modern.

U.S. rank (2024)#13085 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pixie is a word name from West Country English folklore, where pixies were small, mischievous fairies of the moors. The word's origin is obscure, which we note. As a given name it is modern, playful, and boosted by the wider fairy-tale trend (said 'PIK-see').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., a bit more familiar in Britain and Australia. Rare, whimsical, and bright.

Did you know? Pixies belong to the moors of Devon and Cornwall, where 'pixie-led' meant hopelessly lost — and the word's own origin is so old it remains obscure, which we note.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Pixie — English word name; Devon/Cornwall folklore; word origin obscure

Variations

PixyPixiPippa

Nicknames

PixPipPixa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pixie mean?

Pixie is a word name meaning a small, mischievous fairy, from English folklore. The word's own origin is obscure, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pixie?

It's said PIK-see /ˈpɪk.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pixie a boy or girl name?

Pixie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Pixie?

Pixie is rare for girls in the U.S., somewhat more familiar in Britain and Australia.