Gnatus (Gnatos) is a Celtic god worshipped in Gaul; he is known only from inscriptions in Etrechy, France, where he was accompanied by his fellow deities Carantana, Etiona, Isosa, and Hidua.

Myth
Unknown.

Cult
Gnatus received votive and dedicatory offerings from his worshippers; otherwise little is known of the specifics of his cult.

Etymology
The origin of Gnatus’ name is uncertain; I’ve seen it suggested that it may derive from the Proto-Celtic *gnáth which seems to refer to common knowledge (what is known, what is usual), making him a god of wisdom.

However, I wonder if there might rather be a connection to the Proto-Celtic *gnatos or “son or daughter”; since gnatos is seen in Gaulish names (i.e. Camulognatos or “son of Camulus” to connect the child with that god). In that case Gnatus might refer to some long-lost story of the gods.

Region
Gnatus is known from inscriptions found in Etrechy, France.

Literary evidence
Unknown.

Archaeological evidence
Etrechy, France