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Gungir as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gungir

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The baby name Gungir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡuŋnɪr/; anglicized: /ˈɡʌŋɡɪr/ (respellings: GUNG-neer or GUN-geer).

Gungir is Norse in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈɡuŋnɪr/; anglicized: /ˈɡʌŋɡɪr/ (respellings: GUNG-neer or GUN-geer)

What is the meaning of the name Gungir ?

The baby name Gungir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡuŋnɪr/; anglicized: /ˈɡʌŋɡɪr/ (respellings: GUNG-neer or GUN-geer).

Gungir is Norse in Origin.

Gungir is a modern streamlined spelling of the Old Norse Gungnir, the legendary spear of Óðinn in the Poetic and Prose Eddas. The name derives from the verb gunga, “to sway, rock,” giving the sense “the Swaying One” or “Trembler.” In myth, Gungnir was forged by the dwarfs (Sons of Ivaldi), never missed its mark, and served as an emblem of sovereignty and victory.

Not used as a personal name in medieval Scandinavia, Gungir surfaces today as a rare, culture-forward choice among admirers of Norse lore and fantasy media; it is most often masculine but can read unisex in modern contexts. Variants include Gungnir (standard Old Norse/Icelandic form) and the occasional archaic anglicization Gungner; Scandinavian usage generally preserves Gungnir. The name’s martial, mystical associations convey precision, resolve, and protective power.

Gungir is a genuine rarity. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.

Gungir has the following similar or variant Names

Gungir – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
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Gungir is predominantly a boy's name.
Gungir is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈɡuŋnɪr/; anglicized: /ˈɡʌŋɡɪr/ (respellings: GUNG-neer or GUN-geer).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gungnir, Gungniʀ and Gungir.
Across languages, Gungir has these equivalents: Geirr / Geir (Old Norse: 'spear'), Lance (English/French name meaning 'spear'), Hasta (Latin: 'spear'), Spear (English).
Yes. No national registry we track comes anywhere near listing Gungir, about as clear a sign of rarity as there is.