Cernunnos - Unique Names

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Cernunnos

/kɛrˈnʊnoʊs/

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Meaning

The Horned One

Represents guardianship of the natural world, virility, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Embodies the balance between wildness and wisdom.

Symbolism

Symbolizes primal masculinity, spiritual authority, and deep communion with nature. Often associated with antlers as a sign of regeneration and connection to the forest realm.

Etymology: Derived from Proto-Celtic *karnu- meaning 'horn' or 'antler,' with the suffix *-nos indicating 'the one who possesses.' The name appears in inscriptions across Gaul, most notably on the Pillar of the Boatmen in Paris, dating to the 1st century CE.

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Cultural Background

Rooted in ancient Celtic mythology, Cernunnos is the name of a horned god associated with animals, f

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