fairy Emoji
🧚 · U+1F9DA · Emoji 5.0
What does the fairy emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Whimsy and magic are conveyed by the fairy emoji, which literally represents a mythical creature from folklore and fairy tales, often depicted as a small, mischievous being with wings. Figuratively, it is used to express a sense of enchantment or wonder, and in slang, it can refer to someone who is perceived as delicate or effeminate. The fairy emoji is also associated with fantasy and romance, and is often used to add a touch of playfulness to a message. In some contexts, it can be used to represent someone who is seen as quirky or unconventional.
fairy in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
How the fairy emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are where the fairy emoji is most frequently used, often in captions or comments to add a lighthearted or humorous tone. The tone of the message can range from playful and teasing to dreamy and romantic, depending on the context and the user's intention. On some platforms, the fairy emoji is more popular among younger users who enjoy using it to express their personality and creativity. In online communities centered around fantasy and gaming, the fairy emoji may be used to represent a character or avatar.
fairy emoji examples
- just saw a fairy garden at the park and I'm obsessed 🧚
- you're such a fairy with your love of sparkles and rainbows 🧚
How to copy the fairy emoji
To use the fairy emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F9DA), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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fairy emoji on different platforms
How the fairy emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
fairy Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🧚 |
| Name | fairy |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F9DA |
| Shortcode | :fairy: |
| Emoji version | 5.0 |
| Unicode version | 5.0 |
fairy Emoji FAQ
Whimsy and magic are conveyed by the fairy emoji, which literally represents a mythical creature from folklore and fairy tales, often depicted as a small, mischievous being with wings. Figuratively, it is used to express a sense of enchantment or wonder, and in slang, it can refer to someone who is perceived as delicate or effeminate.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🧚 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F9DA, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :fairy:.
People also search for the fairy emoji as fairytale, fantasy, myth, person, pixie.