Gunda
About Gunda
Gunda is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse element 'gundr' meaning 'battle' or 'war,' highlighting the warrior traditions in Norse culture. In some contexts, it's considered a shortened form of longer names containing this element, such as Gundhild or Gundrada. The name has maintained modest popularity in Nordic countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, as well as in northern Germany. In India, Gunda also exists as an unrelated name with different origins. The name carries a strong, determined quality with its sharp consonants, reflecting its militant etymology. Despite its ancient origins, Gunda has a distinctive, somewhat uncommon sound that sets it apart in contemporary naming landscapes.
Pronounced GUN-duh.
As of October 2026, Gunda ranked #4827 in US births in 1930 SSA, peaked at #759 in 1887.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |