Gunner: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Gunner

Gunner

Pronunciation: GUH-ner (key)

Origin of the name Gunner:

Derived from the Old Norse Gunnarr, which is from the word gunnr (war, strife, battle). The name Gunnar was borne by several interesting characters in Norse mythology, one of whom was the son of Giuki and Grimhild. He was the brother of Gudrun and the husband of Brynhild.

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Global Popularity of the Name Gunner

  • #471 in United States