faerie godmother

Enchanted wish-granter

A faerie godmother is a magical guardian figure from folklore and fairy tales who appears to help or protect a person, typically granting wishes or providing crucial assistance at moments of need.

The spelling faerie evokes older, more mystical connotations than the standard fairy godmother—suggesting something wilder or more otherworldly than the benevolent figure who sends Cinderella to the ball.

Related

magic · magic wand · guardian angel · blessing · wizardry · fairy · transformation · glass slipper · pumpkin carriage · enchantment · protection · benefactor · guide · aid · Sleeping Beauty · charm · ally · folklore

Opposites
magical intent/benevolence

faerie godmotherevil witch

Malevolent female sorcerer

dark fairy · wicked stepmother · Maleficent · witch · evil stepmother

narrative role

faerie godmothervillain

Wicked story antagonist

antagonist · wicked stepmother · evil fairy · nemesis · tormentor

supernatural vs. mundane guardianship

faerie godmothergodmother

Female baptismal sponsor

absent parent · guardian · mentor

Family

faerie, godmother, faeries, fairies, mother, godlike, godhood, goddess, mothers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G