GUNNAR  

Gender: M
Origin: Scandinavian variation of GUNTHER
Meaning: "bold warrior"

Popularity in 2008: #540

A traditional Scandinavian favorite making inroads here, because or in spite of its macho image, especially with the Gunner spelling.

Nicknames & Variations:
Gunther, Gunter, Guntar

Gunnar is being discussed in our message boards:

• "Bad" names from your area
• Initial Game
• A Duggarlike Game
• Brothers
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gunnar:

• ICELANDIC BABY NAMES: And the name is...
• BAD BOY NAMES
• NORSE NAMES FOR NEWBJORNS