Gulli as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gulli

What is the meaning of the name Gulli ?

The baby name Gulli is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡʊli/ — anglicized: GUL-ee.

Gulli is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gulli is a Scandinavian given name and nickname built on Old Norse gull, “gold,” with the familiar -i ending. It appears in Sweden and Norway from the late 19th century, most often as a feminine call-name, and is attested in figures such as the Swedish scientist and suffragist Gulli Petrini (1867–1941). In Nordic usage it conveys the sense of “golden; precious,” and in Iceland it can also function as a casual short form or byname, aligning with the region’s fondness for -i nicknames.

Variants and related forms include Gulla, Gullan, and compound names beginning with Gull- (all evoking “gold”), alongside rarer creations like Gullvi and the mythic Gullveig. Spelling-near cousins in other traditions - such as Kurdish/Persian Guli or Gule from gul, “flower” - are etymologically distinct but sometimes overlap in modern transliteration. Today Gulli feels vintage-Nordic and unpretentious, suitable as either a standalone name or affectionate diminutive.