The baby name Gunnel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english_approx': '/ˈɡʌnəl/ (GUN-nel)', 'swedish_approx': '/ˈɡɵnːɛl/ (approx. GUN-el with Swedish vowel)'}.
Gunnel is Swedish in Origin.
The baby name Gunnel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english_approx': '/ˈɡʌnəl/ (GUN-nel)', 'swedish_approx': '/ˈɡɵnːɛl/ (approx. GUN-el with Swedish vowel)'}.
Gunnel is Swedish in Origin.
Gunnel is a Swedish feminine name with Old Norse roots. It arose as a vernacular short form of Gunnhildr (modern Gunhild), from gunnr “war” + hildr “battle,” often interpreted as “battle-maiden” or simply “war, battle.” Gunnhildr is attested across medieval Scandinavia, and Gunnel reflects that legacy in a modern Swedish guise. It became established in Sweden as an independent given name in the modern era.
Use expanded during the late‑19th and mid‑20th‑century revival of Nordic names, peaking in Sweden around the 1940s–60s; today it feels vintage but familiar, also occurring among Swedish-speaking Finns. Close variants and relatives include Gunhild/Gunnhild, Gunilla (a Swedish Latinized offshoot), and the short forms Gun and Gunn; Gunnell appears in some English records. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its connotations of strength and steadfast courage.
| Gunnel Lindblom Gunnel Lindblom was a Swedish actor best known for her work with director Ingmar Bergman. She starred in films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Wild Strawberries', which are considered classics of world cinema. Her performances often brought depth and nuance to the complex characters she portrayed. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #358 | 34 | 1,368 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #401 | 555 | 3,895 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Gunnel is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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