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Pixie

Girl name · 84 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Pixie: 84 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2019.

First landing in the Scottish register in the 1990s, Pixie is borrowed directly from the English word for a mischievous, playful fairy, itself of uncertain origin—possibly from the Cornish *pysky* or a diminutive of the old English *pixy*. It carries an air of whimsy and spirited charm. The name is famously borne by Pixie Lott, the British singer-songwriter who topped the charts with *Mama Do* in 2009, and by model Pixie Geldof, daughter of Bob Geldof. Though not tied to a specific place name, its fairy associations connect it to the folklore of Cornwall and Devon. Often seen as a modern, creative choice, PIXIE shares the same lively, nature-inspired spirit as its counterparts Poppy, Lily, or Daisy.