Nordic · Girl name
Gunhild
“war battle”
About the name Gunhild
Gunhild is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements ‘gunnr’ meaning ‘war’ or ‘battle’ and ‘hildr’ also meaning ‘battle’. The name thus emphasizes a strong association with warfare. It was used in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and appears in various sagas and historical records. One notable bearer was Gunhild, the wife of King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, who lived in the tenth century.
- Meaning
- war battle
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GOON-hild(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Gunhilda
- Gunnild
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Middle names for Gunhild
- Gunhild Marie
- Gunhild Sofia
- Gunhild Anne
- Gunhild Ruth
- Gunhild Linn
Questions about Gunhild
- What does Gunhild mean?
- Gunhild is a Nordic name meaning "war battle".
- How do you pronounce Gunhild?
- Gunhild is pronounced GOON-hild, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gunhild?
- Variants of Gunhild include Gunhilda, Gunnild.
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