Fawn: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: f-ahwn
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe, Northern Europe
Meaning: Young deer

The name Fawn is an endearing and nature-inspired name that means "young deer. " It has English roots, derived from the French word *feon* or *faon*. This delicate name has been used in various contexts, including literature and popular culture. Despite its gentle connotations, Fawn maintains an untamed spirit, setting it apart from traditional names. Its popularity has remained relatively low, never reaching the top 1000 baby names in the US, but its elegance and uniqueness make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a nature-inspired name.

Fawn Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Fawn is currently #12393 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Fawn is currently #7029 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Fawn is currently #3390 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Fawn is currently #6242 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Fawn is currently #3534 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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