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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle (an intensified double-battle name)
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- GOON-hild
Gunnhild is an Old Norse name that means "battle" — and it says so twice, since both halves of the name carry that meaning, which makes it an intensified battle name. It's pronounced GOON-hild, with a short, rounded first syllable and a crisp, clipped ending.
Meaning & Origin of Gunnhild
Meaning: Battle (an intensified double-battle name).
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gunnhild
GOON-hildIPA /ˈɡʊnhɪld/
Popularity of Gunnhild
Gunnhild does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Gunnhild mean?
Battle (an intensified double-battle name). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gunnhild?
Gunnhild is pronounced GOON-hild (IPA: /ˈɡʊnhɪld/).
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