Gunnar name meaning
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What does Gunnar mean?
Preeminent and Perpetual Gunnar's origin is Old High German, Old Norse and Germanic bestowed upon both genders and is used particulary in Old SwedishOld DanishFinnish, Norwegian, Faroese, Hindi, Greenlandic, English, Swedish, Scandinavian, Danish, Icelandic and Nordic, meaning of Gunnar is "Battle Army, Fight, Warrior, Fighting Lord or Struggle"..
Also Gunnar is form of Gunnarr in Swedish and Danish languages.
How do I pronounce Gunnar?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Gunnar is g(un)-nar.
Variants of Gunnar
Gunder, Guenter, Gun, Gunde, Günter, Gunnarr, Gunter, Gund, Gunnr, Gunda
Names that rhyme with GunnarHow popular is the name Gunnar?
Gunnar was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1893 around 14584 babies have been given the first name. At its zenith in 2014, the moniker grabbed the 382nd spot and 824 baby boys were given the name.
However after 114 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 8 times
Gunnar is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use.
It had a short run of 8 years on Belgium boy names chart. But Gunnar is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Sweden, Germany and Denmark.
According to our research, over 60000 babies have been named Gunnar globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 470 | 617 | ||
| 2017 | 437 | 703 | ||
| 2016 | 398 | 791 | 14240 | 6 |
| 2015 | 386 | 824 | 16368 | 5 |
| 2014 | 382 | 814 | ||
Facts
Gunnar in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 206 | 137 | 0 | 5 |
 | 13253 | 2955 | 10 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Gunnar
You always tell the best motivational stories and give the best advice, but rarely who truly listens. Others wonder how you handle everything so good. Your secret hides in your everyday routine. You are able to resist any temptation because you focus on things that matter all the time. You are prone to being uncomfortable and unable to relax. Balance and harmony are what's most important to you at the moment because you've had enough drama for one life.
Other names similar to Gunnar
- Maryam - Used specifically in Danish and Finnish frequently used, Maryam is rooted from Hebrew and Arabic, a girl name, Maryam means "Pious, Beloved or Equality or Fraternity". On list of baby girl names, prevailing Maryam was spotted at 478th position in 2017 in United States
- Julianne - Eminent Julianne is used chiefly in Hungarian and Greenlandic is originated from Latin, Julianne means "Youthful or Jove's Child" is a girl name
- Helene - Helene's meaning is Light, Shining or Torch is substantially used in Norwegian, English and Greenlandic, a baby girl name is rooted from Old Greek
- Irwin - Irwin's meaning is Army, Boar Friend or Jesus of Drums is principally used in Danish, Swedish and English that originated from Old English, Celtic and Old High German is a unisex name
- Henderson - Origin of Loved and Conifer Henderson is in Old English, meaning of Henderson is "Son of Henry" which is notably used in English is used as a boy name
Sibling Names for Gunnar
Looking for the perfect sibling names to go with your baby boy named Gunnar? We've compiled a list of some unique and meaningful names that would complement Gunnar perfectly. From classic to modern, these names are sure to inspire you. Take a look below and find the ideal name that matches your family's style and personality.
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Famous people named Gunnar
- Gunnar Helén, Swedish liberal politician
- Gunnar A. Sjögren, Swedish engineer
- Gunnar Johansson, Swedish psychophysicist
- Gunnar Fant, was professor emeritus at the Royal Institute of Technology
- Gunnar Hägglöf, Swedish diplomat, in 1939 briefly cabinet member
- Gunnar Kaasen, Norwegian-born musher
- Gunnar Knudsen, Norwegian politician from the Liberal Party
- Gunnar Wennerberg, Swedish poet, composer and politician
- Gunnar S. Gundersen, Norwegian modernist painter
- Gunnar Svedberg, Rector of the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden
- Gunnar Jarring, Swedish diplomat and Turkologist
- Gunnar Krantz, Swedish comic creator and artist
- Gunnar Malmquist, Swedish astronomer
- Gunnar Thorvaldson, politician in Manitoba, Canada
- Gunnar Emil Garfors, Norwegian poet from Ankenes near Narvik
- Gunnar Berg, Swiss-born Danish composer
- Gunnar Gunnarsson, Icelandic author who wrote mainly in Danish
- Gunnar Axén, Swedish Moderate Party politician and a member of the Swedish Riksdag for Östergötland
- Gunnar S. Overstrom Jr., Gunnar S. Overstrom Jr
- Gunnar Bucht, Swedish composer and musicologist
- Gunnar Høst Sjøwall, Norwegian portrait photographer and former competitive tennis player
- Gunnar Bråthen, Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party
- Gunnar Fredrik Hellesen, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Gunnar Jahn, Norwegian jurist, economist, statistician
- Gunnar Halvorsen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Gunnar Olavsson Helland, Norwegian Hardanger fiddle maker
- Gunnar Gunnarsson Helland, Norwegian-American Hardanger fiddle maker
- Gunnar Kvassheim, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party
- Gunnar Sørbø, former director of the Chr
- Gunnar Skaug, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Gunnar Friedemann, Estonian chess master
- Gunnar Gundersen, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Gunnar Rosendal, Swedish Lutheran priest, Doctor of Theology
- Gunnar Engedahl, Norwegian singer
- Gunnar Haugan, Norwegian character actor most commonly associated with his appearance on radio and television programs
- Gunnar Andersen, Norwegian ski jumper
- Gunnar Kvaran, Icelandic cellist
- Gunnar Horn, Norwegian petroleum geologist and Arctic explorer
- Gunnar Johansen, Danish-born pianist and composer
- Gunnar Andrén, Swedish Liberal People's Party politician
- Gunnar Nordmark, Swedish Liberal People's Party politician
- Gunnar Gunnarson, Swedish socialist, marxist historian
- Gunnar Östberg, Swedish cross country skier
- Gunnar Sandberg, Swedish social democratic politician
- Gunnar Söderlindh, Swedish gymnast
- Gunnar Wennerström, Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer
- Gunnar Säve-Söderbergh, Swedish palaeontologist and geologist
- Gunnar Myrdal, Swedish economist and sociologist
- Gunnar Stålsett, Norwegian theologican and politician
- Gunnar Nordström, Finnish theoretical physicist best remembered for his theory of gravitation
- Gunnar Hansen, Icelandic-born American actor and author best
- Gunnar Höckert, Finnish runner
- Gunnar Ekelöf, Swedish poet and writer
Lists having Gunnar
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- Baby Names that mean Battle
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- Baby Names that mean Lord
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