Gunnar
Meaning of Gunnar
The name Gunnar, primarily given to boys, has its origins in Old Norse and means "warrior" or "soldier." Pronounced as GUHN-er (/ˈɡʌnər/), this strong and evocative name is associated with bravery and valor. A variation of the name is Gunner, which shares the same pronunciation and meaning. Over the years, Gunnar has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in recent decades. In 2023, it ranked 594th with 475 occurrences among newborns. The name's historical roots and martial connotations make it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and courage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GUHN-er (/ˈɡʌnər/)
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Notable People Named Gunnar
| Gunnar Nelson - Gunnar Lúðvík Nelson is an Icelandic professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. |
| Karl Gunnar Myrdal was a prominent Swedish economist and sociologist. |
| Gunnar Sønsteby - Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO, also known as "Kjakan" and "Agent No. 24", was a prominent member of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II and the most highly decorated citizen in Norway. |
| Gunnar Birkerts was a Latvian American architect known for his work in the Detroit, Michigan area. |
| Anders Gunnar Hökmark is a Swedish politician who was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2019, representing the Moderate Party and the European People's Party. |
| Gunnar Nielsen is a highly regarded Faroese professional footballer known for his career as a goalkeeper and his representation of various clubs and the Faroe Islands national football team. |
| Gunnar Björnstrand - Knut Gunnar Johanson was a Swedish actor recognized for his collaborations with renowned writer and director Ingmar Bergman. |
| Gunnar Gunnarsson was an Icelandic author who gained popularity in Denmark and Germany during the first half of the 20th century and is known for being the only Icelander to have met Hitler. |
| Gunnar Isachsen - Gunnerius Ingvald Isachsen was a Norwegian military officer and polar scientist who served as the first president of the Norwegian Maritime Museum from 1923. |
| Gunnar Kaasen was a Norwegian-born musher known for delivering diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, in 1925, helping to save the city from an epidemic. |
| Gunnar Wennerberg was a multi-talented Swedish poet, composer, and politician. |
| Gunnar Sønstevold was a Norwegian composer known for his orchestral, vocal, and chamber music, as well as his contributions to plays, ballets, and films. |
| James Gunnar Nixon is an accomplished American decathlete with a record-breaking high school career and notable achievements in national and international competitions. |
| Erik Gunnar Asplund was a prominent Swedish architect known for his contributions to Nordic Classicism and modernist styles, with his masterpiece being the Woodland Crematorium at Stockholm South Cemetery. |
| Gunnar Sørbø - Gunnar Martin Sørbø is a former director of the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) with expertise in development policy, conflict studies, social impact assessment, and regional economic adaptations. |
