Fennec

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Fennec Pronunciation

Fennec is pronounced FEN-ik /ˈfɛn.ɪk/High

Meaning: From fennec — the small big-eared desert fox of North Africa (from Arabic fanak, 'a fox'); a modern nature/word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The fennec fox: Fennec is a nature/word name. Crisp, playful, and warm.

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Origin LowArabic, English

MeaningFrom fennec — the small big-eared desert fox of North Africa (from Arabic fanak, 'a fox'); a modern nature/word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#6948 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Fennec comes from the word fennec — the small, big-eared desert fox of North Africa (from Arabic fanak, 'a fox'; we flag it as a nature/word-name). A crisp, playful name (said 'FEN-ik'; nickname Fen).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-fennec-fox at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Fennec names the small, big-eared desert fox of North Africa (from Arabic fanak, 'a fox') — a crisp, playful nature/word-name (we flag it as a word-name; said 'FEN-ik').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Fennec — nature/word-name

Variations

FennekFenek

Nicknames

Fen

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Fennec?

Fennec is pronounced FEN-ik (/ˈfɛn.ɪk/). Press play above to hear Fennec said aloud.

How do you say Fennec?

Fennec is said FEN-ik (/ˈfɛn.ɪk/). Press play above to hear Fennec said aloud.

What does the name Fennec mean?

Fennec is a nature/word-name — the small desert fox (from Arabic fanak, 'a fox'); we flag it as a word-name.

Is Fennec a boy or girl name?

Fennec is a boy's name.

How popular is Fennec?

Fennec is a very rare name in the U.S.