Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Animal; A Roman god of forests and fields
If you want baby to listen to their instincts, Faunus will make for a lovely fit. This earthy, masculine name derives from Latin and means "animal." Faunus can be traced back to an intriguing deity in ancient Roman mythology. The horned god, fau̯nʊs, watched over the forests and fields and brought fertility to livestock. He could also predict the future by deciphering his dreams. Your darling Faunus will surely tap into their intuition and embrace their wild and free spirit!
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