Gunter

Scandinavian variation of Gunther

"bold warrior"

Gunter Origin and Meaning

The name Gunter is a boy's name.

Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval literature, appearing in the Nibelungenlied as a Burgundian king. The name was popular in medieval Germany but became less common in modern times. Today, Gunter remains more prevalent in Germany, Austria, and other Germanic countries, though it's considered somewhat traditional. In English-speaking countries, it's relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive European flair. The name has variations including Günther, Günter, and Guenther.

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Famous People Named Gunter

• Günter Blobel German biologist
• Günter Wilhelm Grass German novelist
• Günter Guillaume East German spy
• Günter Theodor Netzer German footballer
• Günter Schabowski East German politician
• Günter Verheugen German politician
• Günter Wallraff German journalist and author
• Günter Wand German conductor and composer
• Günter Wendt German aerospace engineer
• (Fritz) Gunter Sachs German photographer and astrologist

The name Gunter in Pop Culture

• Gunter penguin in animated series "Adventure Time"
• Dr. Gunter Janek from the movie "Sneakers"
• Gunter character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"