Fawn

At a Glance: Name: Fawn – Meaning: young deer (also echoes the verb 'to fawn, ' meaning to show affection or flatter) – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FAWN

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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

Phonetic: FAWN   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1900–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fawn mean?

Young deer (also echoes the verb ‘to fawn, ‘ meaning to show affection or flatter). (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawn_(given_name))

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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