Gunnel name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: g(un)-nel
Meaning: War, Fight and Battle
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What does Gunnel mean?

The girl name Gunnel is used in Scandinavian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish, Gunnel means "War, Fight or Battle" came from Old Norse. Gunnel is variation of Gunnil. Gunnil is form of Gunnild.

How do I pronounce Gunnel?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Gunnel is g(un)-nel.

Variants of Gunnel

Gunnell, Gunnil, Gunnild, Gunnhildr, Gunild

How popular is the name Gunnel?

Gunnel is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 600 have the name. As per our estimate, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Gunnel around the globe.

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Gunnel in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55
Finland02240
Sweden132769187
Norway1267
Denmark390

Numerological aspects of Gunnel

Although you are the most sensitive person you know and get depressed easily, you can turn into the most inspiring and motivational person in a second. Sometimes, you act selfishly. You often doubt your skills and abilities because of people who tell you that you are not good enough. You are a carefree and lively creature that's got the love for everyone, even your enemies, although you don't have much of those.

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  •  Maija - Origin of Unorthodox Maija is in Hebrew is used notably in Finnish and Danish given to girls, meaning of Maija is "Bitterness"
  •  Niilo - Anomalous Niilo has its origin in Old Greek, Niilo means "Victory of the People" is a baby boy name is primarily used in Finnish and Swedish
  •  Yahye - Widely Accepted boy name Yahye is used primarily in Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian. Yahye is equivalent of Yahya in Arabic language

Sibling Names for Gunnel

If you're looking for sibling names to complement the unique and charming name "Gunnel," look no further. We've compiled a list of 10 names that will perfectly match your little one's moniker, whether you want to go classic, modern or trendy.

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Famous people named Gunnel

  • Gunnel Vallquist, Swedish writer and translator
  • Gunnel Linde, Swedish writer
  • Gunnel Lindblom, Swedish film actress and director
  • Gunnel Fred, Swedish film actress

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