Feigy is a unique and intriguing given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'joy'. It is often spelled as Feyge or Fayge, but its pronunciation remains the same: /ˈfaɪɡiː/. This name is traditionally used for females and has been popular among Ashkenazi Jews. The name Feigy is believed to have originated from the Yiddish word 'feige' which translates to 'peach'. However, it is important to note that there isn't a direct connection between this name and the fruit. Instead, it likely emerged as a pet form of names such as Fayvl (William) or Faybish (Frederick). Feigy was particularly prevalent in Eastern European Jewish communities during the 19th century and earlier. Despite its historical significance, Feigy is not commonly used today, making it quite rare to find individuals with this name in contemporary times.
Over the span of nearly four decades, from 1978 to 2021, the name Feigy has seen fluctuating popularity with a total of 54 babies being named Feigy during these years. The peak years for this name were 1980 and 2016, each having 6 births, while the most recent year with available data, 2021, saw 5 births. Interestingly, there was a gap of nine years between 1995 and 2001 before the next Feigy birth occurred in 2001, which was the year with the highest number of Feigy births at 9.