The nameGunhild
Gunhild is a Scandinavian girl's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Gunhild comes from the Old Norse gunnr, "battle", and hildr, "battle".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Gunhild
Gunhild in Norway
1948peak year (83 births)
2,472babies named Gunhild in Norway since 1945
Gunhild was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 565 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Gunhild. Half of all babies named Gunhild in Norway were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Gunhild in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gunhild mean?
Gunhild comes from the Old Norse gunnr, "battle", and hildr, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Gunhild?
Scandinavian.
Is Gunhild a girl's or a boy's name?
Gunhild is a girl's name.