Rune
Meaning of Rune
The name Rune, a unisex choice with Scandinavian roots, carries a sense of mystery and ancient wisdom. Pronounced as ROO-neh in Swedish and ROON in English, this name is evocative of the runic alphabets used by early Germanic tribes for writing, divination, and magical purposes. The name Rune can also be found in its variation Runa. Although not overly common in the United States, Rune has been steadily gaining popularity over the past two decades. In 2023, it was given to 62 newborns, ranking at 2266. Its unique blend of historical significance and modern appeal makes it an intriguing option for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as ROO-neh (/'ruːnɛ/)
English
- Pronunced as ROON (/ruːn/)
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Notable People Named Rune
| Rune Almenning Jarstein is a retired Norwegian professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Rune Glifberg, known as "The Danish Destroyer," is a highly accomplished Danish professional skateboarder with 12 X Games medals and a historic participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Rune Pedersen is a Danish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and has earned 17 youth caps for Denmark across four different age groups. |
| Rune Temte is a Norwegian actor known for his roles in The Last Kingdom, Eddie the Eagle, and as Bron-Char in Captain Marvel. |
| Rune Reilly Kölsch, also known as Kölsch, is a Danish electronic dance musician and DJ hailing from Copenhagen. |
| Gustaf Rune Lindström, a Swedish screenwriter and actor, contributed to over 30 films from 1942 to 1971. |
| Rune Gjeldnes is a Norwegian adventurer and former member of the Norwegian Naval Special Operations Command. |
| Rune Gerhardsen was a Norwegian politician and sports leader. |
| Rune Hastrup is a retired Danish footballer. |
| Rune Rudberg is a popular Norwegian singer known for his dansband music and has performed in over 5000 concerts in Norway. |
| Rune Johan Andersson is a Norwegian cartoonist, illustrator, and children's writer. |
| Rune Kristoffersen is a Norwegian musician, renowned as the founder and bassist of the new wave band Fra Lippo Lippi. |
| Rune Nordengen is a retired Norwegian football midfielder. |
| Rune Velta is a Norwegian former ski jumper. |
| Rune Gustafsson was a Swedish middle-distance runner who set a new world record in the 1000m and won national and European titles in the 800m in 1946. |
