Fauna Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fauna Name at a Glance

Name	Fauna
Meaning	Young deer. The Greek mythological deity of fertility and nature was Fauna. She was famous for her chastity.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Fauna Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fauna means “Young deer. The Greek mythological deity of fertility and nature was Fauna. She was famous for her chastity”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fauna Name Origin

Our database records Fauna under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fauna a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fauna is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fauna

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