What is the origin of the name Gunhild?

Gunhild is a name of Norse origin.

How do you pronounce Gunhild?

Gunhild is pronounced GOON-hild.

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Gunhild

GOON-hild

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Norse

Total Births

169

Peak Year

#18 in 1916

First Recorded

1890

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Scandinavian name of Norse origin, meaning 'battle' and 'battle'.

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Gun Hild Gunnie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Spelling Variations

Gunnhild Gunnhilda Gunilde

Similar Names

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Brynhild

Personality Traits

BraveStrongIndependentWise

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