Rune name meaning
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What does Rune mean?
Chiefly used in Scandinavian, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Greenlandic, English, Swedish and Dutch recent and noteworthy, Rune means "Secret Lore or Secret" which originated from Old Norse is a unisex name. Rune is Swedish and Danish cognate of Rúni.
How do I pronounce Rune?
roon is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Rune.
Variants of Rune
Runo, Bruno, Runar, Rúni, Britanic, Brun, Runfhear
Names that rhyme with RuneHow popular is the name Rune?
Rune was a common name in Denmark. Over 148 babies have been named Rune since 1993. At the peak of its usage in 1993,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times Also, Rune used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1998 and over 3601 babies have been given the name in 41 years.
At its zenith in 2004,. However after 41 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.
Rune is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 2001 and was able to reach the top 4000 names.
Recently in 2018, it ranked 3154th when 36 boys were named Rune. Over 345 people have been named Rune in United States. Rune is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today.
Rune is a rare baby name in Denmark where it may not be used now. Over 148 babies in Denmark have been named Rune. Also, Rune is a familiar name in India, Estonia, Poland, Germany, China and Indonesia.
According to our estimate, at least 40000 people have been bestowed Rune around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 3154 | 36 | 11346 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4070 | 25 | ||
| 2016 | 4901 | 19 | ||
| 2015 | 4392 | 22 | 12965 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4680 | 20 | 16468 | 5 |
Facts
Rune in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 227 | 53 | 57 | 7 |
 | 1116 | 242 | 5 | 0 |
What numbers say about Rune?
Luck is following your every step in life. You are a good listener, and always give the best advice, especially when it comes to relationships. Criticism helps you become better than you were yesterday. There are so many new, exciting things to experience. Start looking at obstacles and challenges as new opportunities. You often push yourself to accomplish more than expected when it comes to your career.
Other names similar to Rune, for name hunters
- Dorus - Unconventional boy name Dorus means "God's Gift" is used specifically in Dutch
- Bartel - Notably used in Finnish, German and Swedish unheard-of, Bartel came from Aramaic, meaning of Bartel is "Son of Tolmai, Farmer's Son or Son of Talmai" is used as a boy name
- Gala - Uncommon girl name Gala is originated from Latin, Old Norse and Dutch and is used in English, Nordic and Scandinavian languages, Gala means "Enjoyment, Milk or Ornamental Plant Celebrates October 5Th"
- Helmine means Will or Helmet used for girls and originated from Germanic is used primarily in Swedish, English and German
- Lidwina - Commonly used in Finnish and Old High German far-out, Lidwina is of Old High German and Germanic origin, meaning of Lidwina is "Sweet or Friend, People or Friend" is aimed at girls
Famous people named Rune
- Rune Skarstein, Norwegian radical economist employed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Rune Emanuelsson, Swedish football defender born in Gothenburg
- Rune Djurhuus, Norwegian chess player
- Rune Hauge, Norwegian football agent
- Rune Angell-Jacobsen, Norwegian novelist
- Rune J. Skjælaaen, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
- Rune Lindstrøm, first drummer in the Norwegian rock-band deLillos
- Rune Stordal, Norwegian speed skater
- Rune Olijnyk, Norwegian former ski jumper
- Rune Massing, Dutch professional badminton player
- Rune Høydahl, former Norwegian mountain biker
- Rune Nilsen, Norwegian triple jumper
- Rune Monstad, Norwegian cyclist
- Rune Christiansen, Norwegian poet and novelist
- Rune Dalsjø, Norwegian rally driver
- Rune Öberg, Swedish water polo player
- Rune Glifberg, Danish-American professional skateboarder
- Rune Andréasson, Swedish comic creator
- Rune Gjeldnes, Norwegian adventurer
- Rune Bratseth, Norwegian retired footballer
- Rune Rebellion, a guitarist from Verdal, Norway
- Rune Elmqvist, developed the first implantable pacemaker in 1958
- Rune Skarsfjord, Norwegian football coach and former manager of SK Brann
- Rune Lange, retired Norwegian football striker
- Rune Pedersen, former football referee
- Rune Gustafsson, Swedish middle-distance runner
- Rune Pedersen, Danish footballer
- Rune Eriksen, Norwegian Spellemann award-winning musician and composer
- Rune Holta, speedway rider
- Rune Hagen, Norwegian former footballer
- Rune Jarstein, Norwegian international footballer
- Rune Larsson, Swedish sprinter and hurdler
- Rune Gerhardsen, Norwegian politician
- Rune Reilly Kölsch, Danish techno artist and DJ
- Rune Nilssen, Norwegian retired football player
- In 1983 drama, sport film, Hockeyfeber, Rune Dybedahl characterized Ricky.
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