The name Gunner is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "bold warrior". Gunner is ranked #282 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Attitude Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "Baby a Day".
From the experts:
The kind of nouveau macho name favored by NRA-leaning parents. Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers gave it to his son in 2009. Gunnar is another spelling that makes the name a bit less militaristic.
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njmik Says:
kiwipop Says:
Muscles :)
kiwipop Says:
It's sounds kind of sexy, like he has guns lol
1234rena Says:
Not at all, great boys name!
1234rena Says:
I love the name Gunner, Scandinavian, or Gunther German! It means warrior! Great name for a boy!
Theodora_Phoenix Says:
I hope people are using this as a variation of the Scandinavian (verify?) Gunnar and not because it reminds them of guns.
Guest Says:
disregard this second comment I accidently commented twice haha
Guest Says:
I was aware of that but I just feel like with the gun-crazy culture of America I would never consider using this. The Danish pronunciation doesn't make it sound violent, thankfully.
Lyraslife Says:
Gunner is a scandinavian name, it doesn't sound violent at all. Check forvo for a pronunciation of the way it's said in Danish, Norwegian and other.
Lyraslife Says:
Being Danish Gunner is no way violent, it's actually a common name for older men, but it's becoming more popular to use for children.
Guest Says:
And people say Killian sounds violent...... smh
Swissgirl123 Says:
My great grandfather's last name is gunnersen. He is Danish. Is Gunner a good name? Is it too violent?
freya74 Says:
I have a cousin in Norway named Gunner it isn't pronounced Gun-er it is Goo-nar
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my dogs name is gunner lol