Gunther
Meaning of Gunther
Gunther is a male name of German origin. It is pronounced as GOON-ter (/ˈɡʊntər/). Gunther is a variant spelling of the name Gunter. The name has been given to boys in the United States since at least the early 1900s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, Gunther has been a moderately popular choice for parents, ranking around the 4000-6000 mark in terms of popularity. The name Gunther brings to mind strength and masculinity, making it a strong choice for parents looking for a unique and powerful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as GOON-ter (/ˈɡʊntər/)
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Notable People Named Gunther
| Walter Hahn, also known as Gunther, is an Austrian professional wrestler signed to WWE and the leader of the Imperium stable. |
| Gunther Alexander Schuller was a versatile American composer, conductor, horn player, author, historian, educator, publisher, and jazz musician. |
| Gunther Hartmann is a German immunologist and clinical pharmacologist who has been the Director of the Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology at the University Hospital of the University of Bonn since 2007. |
| Gunther Stent - Gunther S. Stent was a renowned molecular biologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, known for his work in bacteriophage biology, bacterial metabolism, neurobiology of leeches, and contributions to the history and philosophy of biology. |
| Gunther Cunningham was a dedicated American football head coach known for his long and successful career in both the NFL and college teams. |
| Gunther Köhler is a German herpetologist known for his research in Central America and the West Indies. |
| Gunther Gebel-Williams was a renowned animal trainer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1968 to 1990. |
| Johann Günther Lütjens was a distinguished German admiral known for his leadership during World War II, particularly for commanding the battleship Bismarck. |
| Günther Rall was a highly decorated German military aviator and General, ranking as the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history. |
| Günther Prien was a renowned German U-boat commander in World War II, known for being the first to receive the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest military decoration in Nazi Germany. |
| Günther Lützow was a German Luftwaffe aviator and fighter ace with 110 enemy aircraft shot down in over 300 combat missions during World War II. |
| Günther Johannes Jauch is a well-known German television presenter, producer, and journalist. |
| Günther Jung, a German chemist, served as a professor for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Tübingen from 1973 to 2002. |
| Günther Kaufmann was a prominent German film actor closely associated with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, appearing in 14 of his films and having a romantic relationship with him. |
| Günther Uecker is a renowned German sculptor, op artist, and installation artist. |
