The baby name Gondol is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɒn.dəl/ (GON-dəl); US: /ˈɡɑn.dəl/.
Gondol is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Gondol is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɒn.dəl/ (GON-dəl); US: /ˈɡɑn.dəl/.
Gondol is Norse in Origin.
Gondol traces to Old Norse Göndul (Gǫndul), the name of a valkyrie in skaldic poetry and saga literature. The element gandr means “magic wand, sorcery,” so the sense is “wand-wielder,” “enchanted one,” or “she of magic.” Variants include Göndul (Icelandic spelling), Gǫndul (normalized Old Norse), and Gondul (Anglicized); Gondol is a modern transliteration and stylistic respelling. The name is primarily feminine, echoing its mythic bearer, though contemporary use can be unisex.
Attested in medieval texts, the form fell out of everyday naming but reappeared in Scandinavian revivalist trends of the 19th–20th centuries and sees very rare modern use, especially in Iceland and among Norse‑mythology enthusiasts abroad. Note that Hungarian gondol (“to think”) and Italian gondola are unrelated look‑alikes. For parents drawn to stark, storied Northern names, Gondol offers a compact, evocative choice grounded in myth and the language of magic.
Gondol is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 21 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,097 | 15 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Gondol is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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