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  • proper noun An English surname, originally a nickname from "faith, loyalty" or "a fairy".
  • proper noun An Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Fiaich and Ó Fathaigh.
  • proper noun A female given name, pet form of Faith or Frances; often used as a middle name.

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