This list includes 5 Pronouns that start with F that start with F, from “fae” to “former”. Entries range from neopronouns to traditional demonstratives and relative forms used in everyday English.
Pronouns that start with F are words that replace nouns and refer to people or things that begin with F. Some, like the neopronoun “fae”, reflect recent identity-language changes.
Below you’ll find the table with Type and Definition.
Type: The pronoun class (for example, personal or demonstrative) so you can quickly see each word’s grammatical role.
Definition: Concise one-sentence definitions that explain typical use and help you decide when to use each pronoun.
Pronouns that start with F
| Pronoun | Type | Person/Number | Usage/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| few | indefinite | 3rd plural | modern; quantifying pronoun |
| former | demonstrative | varies | modern/formal; contrasts two items |
| fae | personal | 3rd singular | neopronoun; nonstandard |
| faer | possessive | 3rd singular | neopronoun possessive; nonstandard |
| faerself | reflexive | 3rd singular | neopronoun reflexive; nonstandard |
Descriptions
few
Used to indicate a small number of people or things (“Few came”). Functions pronominally without an expressed noun.
former
Refers back to the first of two previously mentioned people or things (“The former was taller”). Number depends on its antecedent.
fae
A gender-neutral subject pronoun used by some speakers in LGBTQ+ and online communities as an alternative to he/she/they.
faer
The possessive form in fae pronoun sets (“That is faer coat”). Used in community-specific, nonstandard usage.
faerself
Reflexive counterpart in fae pronoun sets (“Faerself made the choice”). Found in online and community usage, nonstandard.