What is a group of deer called?
A herd
of deer
a herda bevya parcel
| Animal | Deer |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Herd, Bevy, Parcel |
| Baby name | Fawn |
💡 A group of roe deer is sometimes called a “bevy.”
FAQ
What is a group of deer called?
A group of deer is called a herd. Other accepted terms include a bevy, a parcel.
Are there other names for a group of deer?
Yes — besides a “herd,” you may see “bevy”, “parcel”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby deer called?
A baby deer is called a fawn.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”