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Origin: French

Meaning: Young deer

If your love for baby is nearing mythic proportions, then this legendary choice might work perfectly! Faun is an original girl’s name of French origin. A respelling of Fawn, this name means “young deer,” and is sure to help baby stay connected to the natural world around them. Faun also has associations with the half-human, half-goat creatures in Greek and Roman mythology. Fauns and satyrs have featured heavily in storytelling and pop culture through the ages; the most famous being Mr. Tunmus in The Chronicles of Narnia series and Phil in Hercules. This mystical moniker is sure to serve baby well in their life here on Earth!