Fauna
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Fauna is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “From Roman mythology, Fauna was the goddess of the earth, fertility, and wild animals. It embodies nature.”. It currently ranks #12554 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Fauna Means
“From Roman mythology, Fauna was the goddess of the earth, fertility, and wild animals. It embodies nature.”
The Story of Fauna
She is the spirit of all living creatures, the heartbeat of the wild earth, known to the ancient Romans.
In Roman mythology, Fauna was the goddess of the earth, fertility, and wild animals, embodying the very essence of nature's bounty. She was the consort of Faunus, the god of the forest, and her name is inextricably linked to the untamed world.
For your daughter, this name resonates with a nurturing spirit and a deep connection to the living world. You might imagine her as a gentle soul, attuned to the needs of others and the pulse of nature around her.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 1978
Total Births
172
First Recorded
1967
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