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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Young deer (also echoes the verb 'to fawn, ' meaning to show affection or flatter)
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FAWN
Fawn is an English name that means young deer, and it carries a second echo too, from the verb 'to fawn' — to show affection or flatter. It's said FAWN, with that long, open vowel (/ˈfɔːn/). Short and soft-sounding, it fits right in with today's pared-down, minimalist names.
Meaning & Origin of Fawn
Meaning: Young deer (also echoes the verb 'to fawn, ' meaning to show affection or flatter).
Origin: English.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Fawn
FAWNIPA /ˈfɔːn/
Popularity of Fawn
Fawn reached its high point in 1977, ranked #763 and given to 198 girls that year. By 2024 it had fallen all the way to #5656, with just 22 girls given the name.
Names Like Fawn
These names share Fawn’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Fawn mean?
Young deer (also echoes the verb ‘to fawn, ‘ meaning to show affection or flatter). (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Fawn?
Fawn is pronounced FAWN (IPA: /ˈfɔːn/).
Is Fawn a popular name right now?
Fawn peaked at #763 in 1977 and is ranked #5656 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–2024.)
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