What origin is the name Gunnhild?

Gunnhild comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gunnhild a popular name?

Gunnhild is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Gunnhild?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Gunnhild — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Q: Is Gunnhild a rare name?

Yes. Gunnhild does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gunnhild

Gunnhild

Girl

scandinavian

2 syllables

Gunnhild is a scandinavian girl's name meaning "A Scandinavian name meaning a maiden of battle. It is a traditional Norse name composed of two elements both signifying war.".

The meaning of Gunnhild is "A Scandinavian name meaning a maiden of battle. It is a traditional Norse name composed of two elements both signifying war." — a girl name of scandinavian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian name meaning a maiden of battle. It is a traditional Norse name composed of two elements both signifying war.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gunnhild

Very rare in US records

What does Gunnhild mean?

Gunnhild is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian name meaning a maiden of battle. It is a traditional Norse name composed of two elements both signifying war.".