Faunus

God of the forest, fields, and fertility

boyRoman Mythology

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Faunus meaning & origin

Faunus is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God of the forest, fields, and fertility". Listed origin: Roman Mythology.

Pronunciation

FAH-nus

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Faunus. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

FauNus

Middle Name Ideas

  • Faunus Leo
  • Faunus Rex

Famous Namesakes

  • Faunus (mythological figure), Faunus (nature spirit)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faunus

What does the name Faunus mean?

Faunus is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God of the forest, fields, and fertility". Listed origin: Roman Mythology.

How do you pronounce Faunus?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is FAH-nus. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Faunus?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Faunus. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Faunus?

Ideas to try include Fau, Nus. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Faunus?

Try Faunus Leo, Faunus Rex aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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