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Gunnar

Name Origin

Gunnar is a Scandinavian masculine given name meaning 'battle warrior' or 'war boldness'. It is derived from Old Norse elements 'gunnr' (battle, war) and 'arr' (warrior).

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Famous People

Gunnar Myrdal (1898-1987)

Economist and sociologist

  • Won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his work on the theory of money and economic fluctuations.
  • Authored influential works on race relations, such as 'An American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy'.

Gunnar Björnstrand (1909-1986)

Actor

  • Starred in numerous Ingmar Bergman films, including 'Wild Strawberries', 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Persona'.
  • Considered one of the most important actors in Swedish cinema history.

Similar Names

GuntherGünther

Sibling Names

Sigrid

Both names are of Scandinavian origin and have strong, classic feels.

Ingrid

Another beautiful Scandinavian name with a similar elegant sound to Gunnar.

Bjorn

A traditional Scandinavian name that shares the strong and powerful vibe with Gunnar.

Astrid

A timeless Scandinavian name with a similar lyrical quality to Gunnar.