Fauna
fa(u)-na
US Popularity:16490
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Animal life; Roman goddess of the woodlands, flocks, and fields; To befriend; To speak; To favor, nurture
Fauna is a girl's name of Latin origin. While it’s most known to mean “animal life,” it has many other meanings to make your little one feel magical. Some theories on its precise definition include “to befriend,” “to speak,” “to favor,” and “to nurture.” In Roman mythology, Fauna is the goddess of the woodlands, flocks, and fields. She mightn’t have been as famous as Venus, Cupid, or Mars, but the fruitfulness she brought during the springtime made her a force of nature nonetheless. If baby ever needs to grow their garden, they'll know exactly where to go with this gorgeous name.
How Popular Is The Name Fauna?
U.S. Births
Overall:Fauna is currently #16490 in U.S. births
Girl:Fauna is currently #9797 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#9797
in 2023
+ 2867
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Fauna, November 2020
Behind the Name, Faunus, November 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Fauna
Merriam-Webster Dictionary, fauna noun
Britannica, Fauna, Roman goddess, July 1998
Online Etymology Dictionary, fauna (n.), June 2018
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