US Popularity Rank: 16490

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Young deer; Roman goddess of the woodlands, flocks, and fields

Fauna is a girl's name of Latin origin. While it translates to “young deer,” it has many other meanings to make your little one feel magical. In Roman mythology, Fauna was 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.