Gunnar

Pronunciation: [ g-UHN-er ]

Girl Name #49,614 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gunnar is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-UHN-er.

Parents who love the name Gunnar often also consider Gussie, Guadalupe, Guy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #49,614
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Gun Guy Gunie Gunnie

Also a Boy Name

Gunnar is also used as a boy name, ranked #601.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunnar

Is Gunnar a boy or girl name?

Gunnar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #49614. As a boy name, it is ranked #601. Gunnar is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gunnar?

Gunnar is pronounced g-UHN-er.

How popular is the name Gunnar?

Gunnar is currently ranked #49614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gunnar?

Common nicknames for Gunnar include Gun, Guy, Gunie, and Gunnie.

Is Gunnar a common or rare name?

Gunnar is an uncommon name, ranked #49614 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gunnar

Gunnar is a girl name .

Is Gunnar a boy or girl name? Gunnar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,614 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #601. Gunnar is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gunnar is currently ranked #49,614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gunnar include Gun, Guy, Gunie, and Gunnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.