Boy
Old Norse
2 syllables
Gunnar
GUN-ar
/ˈɡʊn.ər/
"Warrior" — a bold Norse saga name bristling with Viking valor and Scandinavian heritage
Gunnar derives from the Old Norse Gunnarr, composed of gunnr (war, battle) and arr (warrior), meaning warrior or battle army. It was a common name in Viking Age Scandinavia and features prominently in the Norse sagas, particularly Gunnar Hámundarson of Njáls saga, celebrated as one of the greatest warriors of Iceland. The name is still widely used in Scandinavia and has gained ground in the US.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesGun · nar
GenderBoy
OriginOld Norse
Root WordGunnarr
MeaningWarrior, battle army
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 9
Nicknames
GunGunnieNar
About the Name Gunnar
Gunnar means warrior or battle army, from Old Norse Gunnarr combining gunnr (battle) and arr (warrior).
Gunnar is an Old Norse name from Viking Age Scandinavia, prominent in Norse sagas and still widely used in modern Scandinavia.
Gunnar is familiar in the US and rising, especially as Scandinavian heritage names gain appeal among modern parents.
Gunnar James, Gunnar Erik, and Gunnar Cole are strong combinations that suit this bold two-syllable Viking name.
Gunnars are associated with fearless strength, loyalty, and Norse warrior honor — a name of the Viking sagas.
Gunnar is spelled G-U-N-N-A-R with a double N. The variant Gunner is also used, particularly in American English.
Personality of Gunnar
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Gunnar
Creativity
66%
Elegance
68%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
90%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Gunnar
G
Gunnar Hámundarson
Legendary Icelandic warrior hero of Njáls saga
G
Gunnar Nelson
Son of rock musician Ricky Nelson and member of the pop duo Nelson
G
Gunnar Myrdal
Swedish Nobel Prize-winning economist and sociologist
Middle Names for Gunnar
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Gunnar
Gunnar James
Gunnar Erik
Gunnar Thor
Gunnar Leif
Gunnar Bjorn
Gunnar Axel
Gunnar Cole
Gunnar Reid
Gunnar Stone
Gunnar Wolf
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History of Gunnar
900
Gunnarr used widely among Viking warriors and Norsemen in Scandinavia and Iceland
1100
Gunnar Hámundarson immortalized in Njáls saga as Iceland's greatest warrior
1850
Gunnar remains in steady use across Scandinavia
2015
Gunnar gains popularity in the US as Scandinavian names trend upward
Numerology & Symbolism of Gunnar
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Steel
💎
Lucky Stone
Iron Pyrite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Norse Poppy
Gunnar Around the World
How Gunnar is written in different languages and scripts
غونار
Arabic
グンナー
Japanese
Гуннар
Russian
구나르
Korean
冈纳
Chinese
Γκούναρ
Greek
गुन्नार
Hindi
גונאר
Hebrew
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