Meaning: War warrior
The story
Gunnar continues the Norse Gunnarr, built from elements for war and army or warrior. Its best-known legendary use belongs to the story cycle involving Sigurd and Brynhild.
Nicknames
- Gunny
Spellings & variants
- Gunnarr
- Gunner
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Gunnar comes from Old Norse.
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