Gudrun

At a Glance

Meaning

Divine/god's secret knowledge

Origin

Old Norse

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

GOOD-roonListen

Gudrun is an Old Norse name, pronounced GOOD-roon, that combines guð, meaning 'god', with rún, meaning 'rune' or 'secret lore'. Together they point to something like 'divine secret' or 'divine knowledge'. You'll sometimes see it glossed with a 'battle' element, but that isn't in the root, so there's no literal battle meaning here.

Meaning & Origin of Gudrun

Meaning: Divine/god's secret knowledge.

Origin: Old Norse.

A common claim: Often glossed with a 'battle' element (e.g. 'battle secret', 'battle-ready') Actually: The 'battle' association isn't in the root — guð means 'god' and rún means 'rune/secret lore'; the name means something like 'divine secret/knowledge', with no literal battle component.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Gudrun

Popularity of Gudrun

Gudrun peaked in the U.S. at #1157 in 1915, when 35 babies were given the name. By 1972, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #8720 with just 5 babies.

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FAQ

What does the name Gudrun mean?

Divine/god’s secret knowledge. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Gudrun?

Gudrun is pronounced GOOD-roon (IPA: /ˈɡʊdruːn/).

Is Gudrun a popular name right now?

Gudrun peaked at #1157 in 1915 and is ranked #8720 as of 1972. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–1972.)

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