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.
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.
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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