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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The horned one (from a Gaulish root related to 'horn')
- Origin
- Gaulish/Celtic
- Pronunciation
- ker-NUN-os
Cernunnos is a Gaulish and Celtic name that means "the horned one," from a Gaulish root related to "horn." It's pronounced ker-NUN-os, with the stress on the middle syllable. The name is distinctive and carries a strong, earthy sound.
Meaning & Origin of Cernunnos
Meaning: The horned one (from a Gaulish root related to 'horn').
Origin: Gaulish/Celtic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cernunnos
ker-NUN-osIPA /kərˈnʌnəs/
Popularity of Cernunnos
Cernunnos does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Cernunnos mean?
The horned one (from a Gaulish root related to ‘horn’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cernunnos?
Cernunnos is pronounced ker-NUN-os (IPA: /kərˈnʌnəs/).
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