Join Maddie on a Rainbow Quest

Rainbow Magic Fairy Named Maddie Maddie is a magical fairy who brings colors and joy wherever she goes. She is known as the Rainbow Magic Fairy because she can create beautiful rainbows with a wave of her wand. With her long flowing hair the color of the sky and her sparkly wings that glisten in the sunlight, Maddie is a truly enchanting sight to behold. Growing up in the Fairy Kingdom, Maddie always had a special connection with the colors of the world. She loved watching rainbows appear after a rain shower and would spend hours gazing at the vibrant hues stretching across the sky. As she got older, Maddie realized that she had a unique gift – the ability to harness the magic of rainbows.

Narinder Dhami was born in Wolverhampton, England on November 15, 1958. She received a degree in English from Birmingham University in 1980. After having taught in primary and secondary schools for several years she began to write full-time. Dhami has published many retellings of popular Disney stories and wrote the Animal Stars and Babes series, the latter about young British girls of Asian origin. She lives in Cambridge, England with her husband and cats.

Linda Chapman has written over 50 children s fiction books, including the following series My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, Not Quite a Mermaid, and Unicorn School. Daisy Meadows is the pseudonym used for the four writers of the Rainbow Magic children s series Narinder Dhami, Sue Bentley, Linda Chapman, and Sue Mongredien.

As she got older, Maddie realized that she had a unique gift – the ability to harness the magic of rainbows. Maddie's mission is to spread happiness and make the world a more colorful place. She travels from town to town, using her magic to create rainbows in parks, gardens, and even people's homes.

200+ girl names from the Rainbow Magic Fairies books

I was going through some of the old books in my basement and came across one of my favorite series when I was little: The Rainbow Magic Fairies by Daisy Meadows. As I was going through my collection, I noticed that I was missing a few books of a particular fairy “theme” and got curious about what their names were, so I turned to Google. To my surprise, there were 264 books in total with 255 unique girl names used in the titles. In addition, there were quite a few localization changes as the books were originally published in the U.K. and later brought to the U.S. market. I thought it would be fun to share all 255 fairy names with you guys, as well as a list of all of the localization changes at the bottom. If you are interested in seeing which theme each fairy belongs to and when their books were/are going to be published, the wiki page where I got the names from has them all in order.

* = Fairy name/title localized for the U.S. book edition

** = U.S. name for U.K. fairy of the same title

Main Characters (non-fairies)

Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate- protagonists
Jack Frost- villain
Queen Titania- Fairy Queen
King Oberon- Fairy King

Abigail (Breeze Fairy)
Addison (April Fools' Day Fairy)***
Adele (Singing Coach Fairy)*
Aisha (Astronaut Fairy- U.K.)
Aisha (Princess and the Pea Fairy- U.S.)***
Alesha (Acrobat Fairy)
Alexa (Fashion Reporter Fairy)
Alexandra (Royal Baby Fairy)
Alice (Tennis Fairy)
Alicia (Snow Queen Fairy)**
Alison (Art Fairy)
Ally (Dolphin Fairy)
Alyssa (Snow Queen Fairy- U.K.)*
Alyssa (Star Spotter Fairy- U.S.)**
Amber (Orange Fairy)
Amelia (Singing Fairy)
Amelie (Seal Fairy)
Amy (Amethyst Fairy)
Angelica (Angel Fairy)
Anna (Arctic Fox Fairy)*
Anna (Moonbeam Fairy)**
Annabelle (Drawing Fairy)
Annie (Detective Fairy)
Anya (Cuddly Creatures Fairy)
Ariana (Firefighter Fairy)
Ashley (Dragon Fairy)
Autumn (Falling Leaves Fairy)***
Ava (Sunset Fairy)

Bailey (Babysitter Fairy)**
Bea (Buddha Day Fairy)
Becky (Best Friend Fairy)
Bella (Bunny Fairy)
Belle (Birthday Fairy)
Bethany (Ballet Fairy)
Billie (Baby Goat Fairy)
Blossom (Flower Girl Fairy)***
Bobbi (Bouncy Castle Fairy)
Bonnie (Bike Riding Fairy)
Brianna (Bee Fairy- U.K.)
Brianna (Tooth Fairy- U.S.)**
Brittany (Basketball Fairy)**
Brooke (Photographer Fairy)

Caitlin (Ice Bear Fairy)
Callie (Climbing Fairy)
Camilla (Christmas Present Fairy)
Cara (Camp Fairy- U.S.)**
Cara (Coding Fairy- U.K.)
Carly (Schoolfriend Fairy)*
Carmen (Cheerleading Fairy)***
Carrie (Snow Cap Fairy)
Cassidy (Costume Fairy)**
Cassie (Concert Fairy)**
Catherine (Fashion Princess Fairy)
Charlie (Sunflower Fairy)*
Charlotte (Baby Princess Fairy- U.K.)
Charlotte (Sunflower Fairy- U.S.)**
Chelsea (Chimpanzee Fairy- U.K.)
Chelsea (Congratulations Fairy- U.S.)***
Cherry (Cake Fairy)
Cheryl (Christmas Tree Fairy)
Chloe (Topaz Fairy)
Chrissie (Wish Fairy)
Christina (Winter Wonderland Fairy)*
Clara (Chocolate Fairy)
Clare (Caring Fairy)
Claudia (Accessories Fairy)
Coco (Cupcake Fairy)
Coral (Reef Fairy)
Courtney (Clownfish Fairy)
Crystal (Snow Fairy)

Daisy (Festival Fairy)
Danielle (Daisy Fairy)
Danni (Drum Fairy)
Darcey (Dance Diva Fairy)
Debbie (Duckling Fairy)
Deena (Diwali Fairy)
Demi (Dressing-Up Fairy)*
Destiny (Pop Star Fairy)*

Edie (Garden Fairy)
Eleanor (Snow White Fairy)
Elisa (Adventure Fairy)*
Elisha (Eid Fairy)
Elizabeth (Jubilee Fairy)
Ella (Rose Fairy)
Elle (Thumbelina Fairy)
Ellen (Explorer Fairy)
Ellie (Guitar Fairy)
Elodie (Lamb Fairy)
Elsa (Mistletoe Fairy)
Elsie (Engineer Fairy)
Emily (Emerald Fairy)
Emma (Easter Fairy)
Erin (Firebird Fairy)*
Esme (Ice Cream Fairy)
Esther (Kindness Fairy)
Etta (Elephant Fairy)
Eva (Enchanted Ball Fairy)
Evelyn (Mermicorn Fairy)
Evie (Mist Fairy)

Faith (Cinderella Fairy)
Fatima (Face-Painting Fairy)
Felicity (Friday Fairy)**
Fern (Green Fairy)
Fiona (Flute Fairy)
Fizz (Fireworks Fairy)*
Flora (Fancy Dress Fairy)*
Florence (Friendship Fairy)
Frances (Royal Family Fairy)
Francesca (Football Fairy)*
Frankie (Make-up Fairy)
Franny (Jelly Bean Fairy)**
Freya (Friday Fairy)*

Gabby (Bubble Gum Fairy)
Gabriella (Snow Kingdom Fairy)
Gemma (Gymnastics Fairy)
Georgia (Guinea Pig Fairy)
Georgie (Royal Prince Fairy)
Giselle (Christmas Ballet Fairy)
Goldie (Sunshine Fairy)
Grace (Glitter Fairy)
Greta (Earth Fairy)
Gwen (Beauty and the Beast Fairy)***

Hana (Hanukkah Fairy)
Hannah (Happy Ever After Fairy)
Harriet (Hamster Fairy)
Hayley (Rain Fairy)
Heather (Violet Fairy)
Heidi (Vet Fairy)
Helena (Horseriding Fairy)*
Holly (Christmas Fairy)
Honey (Sweet Fairy)*
Honor (Happy Days Fairy)*
Hope (Happiness Fairy)**

Imogen (Ice Dance Fairy)*
India (Moonstone Fairy)
Inky (Indigo Fairy)**
Isabella (Air Fairy)
Isabelle (Ice Dance Fairy)**
Isla (Ice Star Fairy)
Ivy (Worry Fairy)
Izzy (Indigo Fairy)*

Jacinda (Peace Fairy)
Jade (Disco Fairy)
Jae (Boy Band Fairy)
Jasmine (Present Fairy)
Jennifer (Babysitter Fairy- U.K.)*
Jennifer (Hairstylist Fairy- U.S.)**
Jessica (Jazz Fairy)
Jessie (Lyrics Fairy)
Josie (Jewellery-Making Fairy)*
Joy (Summer Vacation Fairy)**
Jude (Librarian Fairy)
Julia (Sleeping Beauty Fairy)
Juliet (Valentine Fairy)

Kat (Jungle Fairy)
Kate (Royal Wedding Fairy)
Kathryn (PE Fairy)*
Katie (Kitten Fairy)
Kayla (Pottery Fairy)
Keira (Film Star Fairy)*
Kimberley (Koala Fairy)*
Kimberly (Koala Fairy)**
Kitty (Tiger Fairy)
Konnie (Christmas Cracker Fairy)
Kylie (Carnival Fairy)

Lacey (Little Mermaid Fairy)
Lara (Black Cat Fairy)
Lauren (Puppy Fairy)
Layla (Candyfloss Fairy)*
Layne (Surfing Fairy)
Leah (Theatre Fairy)
Leona (Unicorn Fairy)
Lexi (Firefly Fairy)
Libby (Story-Writing Fairy)*
Lila (Twin Fairy #1)
Lily (Rainforest Fairy)
Lindsay (Luck Fairy)***
Lisa (Jelly Bean Fairy- U.K.)*
Lisa (Lollipop Fairy- U.S.)**
Lizzie (Sweet Treats Fairy)
Lola (Fashion Show Fairy)
Lottie (Lollipop Fairy)*
Louise (Lily Fairy)
Lucy (Diamond Fairy)
Lulu (Lifeguard Fairy)
Luna (Loom Band Fairy)
Lydia (Reading Fairy)

Maddie (Playtime Fairy)*
Madeleine (Cookie Fairy)*
Madeline (Cookie Fairy)**
Madison (Magic Show Fairy)
Mae (Panda Fairy)
Maisie (Moonbeam Fairy)*
Mara (Meerkat Fairy)
Maria (Mother's Day Fairy)
Mariana (Goldilocks Fairy)
Marissa (Science Fairy)
Martha (Doctor Fairy)
Mary (Sharing Fairy)
Maryam (Nurse Fairy)
Matilda (Hair Stylist Fairy)*
Maya (Harp Fairy)
Megan (Monday Fairy)
Meghan (Wedding Sparkle Fairy)
Melissa (Sports Fairy)
Melodie (Music Fairy)
Mia (Bridesmaid Fairy)
Michelle (Winter Wonderland Fairy)**
Miley (Stylist Fairy)
Milly (River Fairy)
Mimi (Laughter Fairy)
Miranda (Beauty Fairy)
Molly (Goldfish Fairy)
Monica (Marshmallow Fairy)
Morgan (Midnight Fairy)
Myla (Twin Fairy #2)

Naomi (Netball Fairy)*
Natalie (Christmas Stocking Fairy)
Nia (Night Owl Fairy)**
Nicki (Holiday Camp Fairy)*
Nicole (Beach Fairy)
Nina (Birthday Cake Fairy)
Nora (Arctic Fox Fairy)**

Olivia (Orchid Fairy)
Olympia (Games Fairy)
Orla (Inventor Fairy)

Padma (Pirate Fairy)
Paige (Pantomime Fairy)*
Paloma (Dodgems Fairy)
Pearl (Cloud Fairy)
Penelope (Foal Fairy)
Penny (Pony Fairy)
Perrie (Paramedic Fairy)
Phoebe (Fashion Fairy)
Pia (Penguin Fairy)
Pippa (Poppy Fairy)
Polly (Party Fun Fairy)
Poppy (Piano Fairy)
Priya (Polar Bear Fairy)

Rae (Rollercoaster Fairy)
Rebecca (Rock 'n' Roll Fairy)
Rihanna (Seahorse Fairy)
Rita (Frog Princess Fairy- U.S.)***
Rita (Rollerskating Fairy- U.K.)
Robyn (Christmas Party Fairy)
Rochelle (Star Spotter Fairy)*
Rosalie (Rapunzel Fairy)
Rosie (Honey Bear Fairy)
Roxie (Baking Fairy)
Ruby (Red Fairy)
Ruth (Red Riding Hood Fairy)

Sabrina (Sweet Dreams Fairy)
Sadie (Saxophone Fairy)
Saffron (Yellow Fairy)*
Samantha (Swimming Fairy)
Samira (Superhero Fairy)
Sarah (Sunday Fairy)
Sasha (Slime Fairy)
Saskia (Salsa Fairy)*
Savannah (Zebra Fairy)
Scarlett (Garnet Fairy)
Selena (Sleepover Fairy)
Selma (Snow Leopard Fairy)
Serena (Salsa Fairy)**
Shannon (Ocean Fairy)
Shelley (Sherbet Fairy)*
Sianne (Butterfly Fairy)
Sienna (Saturday Fairy)
Sky (Blue Fairy)
Skye (Skateboarding Fairy)
Skyler (Fireworks Fairy)**
Sophia (Snow Swan Fairy)
Sophie (Sapphire Fairy)
Stacey (Soccer Fairy)**
Stella (Star Fairy)
Stephanie (Starfish Fairy)
Storm (Lightning Fairy)
Summer (Holiday Fairy)*
Sunny (Yellow Fairy)**
Susie (Sister Fairy)

Tallulah (Tuesday Fairy)*
Tamara (Tooth Fairy)*
Tara (Tuesday Fairy)**
Tasha (Tap Dance Fairy)
Taylor (Talent Show Fairy)
Teri (Trampolining Fairy)
Tess (Sea Turtle Fairy)
Thea (Thursday Fairy)
Tia (Tulip Fairy)
Tiana (Toy Fairy)
Tilly (Teacher Fairy)
Trixie (Halloween Fairy)
Tyra (Dress Designer Fairy)*

Una (Concert Fairy)*

Vanessa (Dance Steps Fairy)*
Victoria (Violin Fairy)
Violet (Painting Fairy)

Whitney (Whale Fairy)
Willow (Wednesday Fairy)

Yasmin (Night Owl Fairy)*

Zadie (Sewing Fairy)
Zainab (Squishy Toy Fairy)
Zara (Starlight Fairy)
Zoe (Skating Fairy)

There were three types of localization changes from the U.K. to the U.S: fairies who had their name changed, fairies who had their title changed, and fairies who had both their name and title changed. In addition, there were 9 fairy books that were only published in the U.S and 10 fairies (Aisha, Alyssa, Anna, Brianna, Cara, Charlotte Chelsea, Jennifer, Lisa and Rita) who had their name repeated twice: once for a U.K. book and once for a U.S. book whose theme is entirely unrelated to its U.K. counterpart.

Name Change
- Alyssa (Snow Queen Fairy) → Alicia (Snow Queen Fairy)
- Anna (Arctic Fox Fairy) → Nora (Arctic Fox Fairy)
- Charlie (Sunflower Fairy) → Charlotte (Sunflower Fairy)
- Christina (Winter Wonderland Fairy) → Michelle (Winter Wonderland Fairy)
- Fizz (Fireworks Fairy) → Skyler (Fireworks Fairy)
- Freya (Friday Fairy) → Felicity (Friday Fairy)
- Imogen (Ice Dance Fairy) → Isabelle (Ice Dance Fairy)
- Izzy (Indigo Fairy) → Inky (Indigo Fairy)
- Jennifer (Babysitter Fairy) → Bailey (Babysitter Fairy)
- Kimberley (Koala Fairy) → Kimberly (Koala Fairy)
- Lisa (Jelly Bean Fairy) → Franny (Jelly Bean Fairy)
- Lottie (Lollipop Fairy) → Lisa (Lollipop Fairy)
- Madeleine (Cookie Fairy) → Madeline (Cookie Fairy)
- Maisie (Moonbeam Fairy) → Anna (Moonbeam Fairy)
- Rochelle (Star Spotter Fairy) → Alyssa (Star Spotter Fairy)
- Saffron (Yellow Fairy) → Sunny (Yellow Fairy)
- Saskia (Salsa Fairy) → Serena (Salsa Fairy)
- Tallulah (Tuesday Fairy) → Tara (Tuesday Fairy)
- Tamara (Tooth Fairy) → Brianna (Tooth Fairy)
- Una (Concert Fairy) → Cassie (Concert Fairy)
- Yasmin (Night Owl Fairy) → Nia (Night Owl Fairy)
- Adele (Singing Coach Fairy) → Adele (Voice Fairy)
- Carly (Schoolfriend Fairy) → Carly (School Fairy)
- Destiny (Pop Star Fairy) → Destiny (Rock Star Fairy)
- Elisa (Adventure Fairy) → Elisa (Royal Adventure Fairy)
- Erin (Firebird Fairy) → Erin (Phoenix Fairy)
- Flora (Fancy Dress Fairy) → Flora (Dress-Up Fairy)
- Helena (Horseriding Fairy) → Helena (Horse-riding Fairy)
- Honey (Sweet Fairy) → Honey (Candy Fairy)
- Josie (Jewellery-Making Fairy) → Josie (Jewelry Fairy)
- Kathryn (PE Fairy) → Kathryn (Gym Fairy)
- Keira (Film Star Fairy) → Keira (Movie Star Fairy)
- Layla (Candyfloss Fairy) → Layla (Cotton Candy Fairy)
- Libby (Story-Writing Fairy) → Libby (Writing Fairy)
- Maddie (Playtime Fairy) → Maddie (Fun and Games Fairy)
- Paige (Pantomime Fairy) → Paige (Christmas Play Fairy)
- Shelley (Sherbet Fairy) → Shelley (Sugar Fairy)
- Tyra (Dress Designer Fairy) → Tyra (Designer Fairy)
- Vanessa (Dance Steps Fairy) → Vanessa (Choreography Fairy)
- Demi (Dressing-Up Fairy) → Cassidy (Costume Fairy)
- Francesca (Football Fairy) → Stacey (Soccer Fairy)
- Honor (Happy Days Fairy) → Hope (Happiness Fairy)
- Matilda (Hair Stylist Fairy) → Jennifer (Hairstylist Fairy)
- Naomi (Netball Fairy) → Brittany (Basketball Fairy)
- Nicki (Holiday Camp Fairy) → Cara (Camp Fairy)
- Summer (Holiday Fairy) → Joy (Summer Vacation Fairy)
- Addison (April Fools' Day Fairy)
- Aisha (Princess and the Pea Fairy)
- Autumn (Falling Leaves Fairy)
- Blossom (Flower Girl Fairy)
- Carmen (Cheerleading Fairy)
- Chelsea (Congratulations Fairy)
- Gwen (Beauty and the Beast Fairy)
- Lindsay (Luck Fairy)
- Rita (Frog Princess Fairy)
The title changes made a lot of sense to me, as some of the titles included words that would have one meaning to those who know British English but another meaning to those who know American English (for example, “holiday” means “vacation” in British English but “special occasion” in American English; therefore, “Summer the Holiday Fairy” became “Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy”).

However, the publishers also decided to change 20 or so fairy names without changing their title. These name changes began in the very first series when Saffron the Yellow Fairy (whose book was published on May 29th, 2003) became Sunny the Yellow Fairy when the book was published by Scholastic in the US on July 1st, 2005.

The name “Saffron” gained increasing popularity in the U.K. during the 1990s due to a character in the popular British comedy Absolutely Fabulous bearing the name ( even ranking at #133 in the top U.K. girl names of 2000 ), but has never even entered the top 1000 U.S. girl names .

In contrast, Sunny has remained in the top 1000 U.S. girl names since the 1970s, peaking at #547 in 1975 and, while on the decline ever since, has seen a recent surge in popularity between 2017 and 2018 when it jumped from #984 to #871. Thus, it makes sense that they would rename the U.S. version of the Yellow Fairy “Sunny” given the association the sun has with the color yellow and the relative popularity of the name in the U.S. compared to Saffron.

I imagine the same line of thinking went into some of the other fairy name changes (i.e. let’s change a name that’s not as popular in the U.S. as it is in the U.K. so that readers are more familiar with it and there’s a greater chance a girl will have a fairy named after her and want to buy the book) but I could be wrong. There’s also the 10 fairies whose names were used twice, so some of the name changes might be to use up a name that hasn’t been released in the U.S. yet. If anyone has any more insight into the name changes between the U.K. and the U.S. books based on historical name popularity or personal experience I would love to know.

If you’re still reading this far, I hope you enjoyed this!

Sue Bentley was born in Northampton, England. She worked in a library after completing her education and began writing for children once her own began school. Bentley is the author of the Magic Kitten, Magic Puppy, and S Club series and lives in Northamptonshire.

With each flick of her wand, she fills the air with a sense of wonder and awe. Children and adults alike delight in chasing after the colorful arcs and basking in the joy that Maddie's rainbows bring. But Maddie is not just a magical being – she is also a kind and compassionate friend. Whenever someone is feeling down or in need of a pick-me-up, Maddie is there with her rainbow magic to brighten their day. She listens attentively, offering words of encouragement and advice. Her presence alone is enough to uplift spirits and bring a smile to anyone's face. Maddie's adventures take her to all corners of the world. From bustling cities to remote mountain villages, she spreads her rainbow magic far and wide. Along the way, she encounters other magical creatures and learns about different cultures and traditions. Maddie's open-mindedness and curiosity make her a beloved figure wherever she goes. The power of Maddie's rainbow magic extends beyond just creating beautiful colors. It represents the hope and positivity that she brings to people's lives. In a world sometimes filled with darkness and sadness, Maddie's rainbows serve as a reminder that there is always light and joy to be found. In conclusion, Maddie is a rainbow magic fairy who uses her special gift to bring happiness and brightness to the world. With her colorful rainbows and kindhearted nature, she is a true symbol of love and positivity. Whether it's creating beautiful arcs in the sky or lifting someone's spirits, Maddie's magic is a testament to the power of compassion. So next time you see a rainbow, remember the fairy behind it – Maddie, the Rainbow Magic Fairy..

Reviews for "Maddie's Rainbow Magic: A Magical Journey Begins"

- Ashley - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Rainbow Magic Fairy named Maddie". The storyline was incredibly predictable and the characters felt one-dimensional. Maddie, the main character, lacked any depth and was just another cookie-cutter fairy from the series. The writing was also quite simplistic and didn't engage me as a reader. Overall, it felt like a rushed and uninspired book.
- David - 1/5 stars - I couldn't stand "Rainbow Magic Fairy named Maddie". The plot was completely nonsensical and lacked any clear direction. It felt like the author just threw in random magical elements without any thought or purpose. The dialogue was also cringe-worthy and unnatural. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and found myself skimming through the pages just to finish it. It's definitely not a book I would recommend.
- Jessica - 2/5 stars - "Rainbow Magic Fairy named Maddie" left me underwhelmed. The writing style was juvenile and lacked sophistication. The plot was too simplistic and didn't offer any surprises or twists. The character development was weak, making it difficult to engage with the story. The book felt like a cash-grab attempt in a long-running series, rather than a thoughtful addition to the Rainbow Magic universe. I expected more from this book and was left disappointed.

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