The baby name Gurli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡʊrli/ (approx. 'GUR-lee').
Gurli is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Gurli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡʊrli/ (approx. 'GUR-lee').
Gurli is Scandinavian in Origin.
Gurli is a Scandinavian feminine name, used chiefly in Sweden and Denmark since the late 19th century. It is widely taken as a hypocoristic of older Old Norse–derived names beginning with Gu-/Gun-, especially Gudrun (Guð ‘god’ + rún ‘secret, rune’) and Gunhild (gunnr ‘battle’ + hildr ‘battle’). As a pet form, it conveys the sense of a diminutive Gudrun or Gunhild and inherits their meanings.
Usage peaked in Sweden and Denmark circa 1880–1930 and has since become rare, lending the name a vintage Scandinavian flavor. Notable bearers include Swedish stage star Gurli Åberg (1843–1922) and Danish missionary-educator Gurli Vibe Jensen (1924–2016). Documented variants are Gurlie and Gurly; related form Gulli appears as a nickname. Gurli suits parents seeking a distinctive, tradition-rooted choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #191 | 140 | 7,429 |
| DK | 0 | #194 | 10 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #619 | 122 | 3,895 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
Gurli is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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