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First name Gunhild - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
21. February
Meaning
The name Gunhild comes from Old Norse and is composed of the words "gunnr" for war and "hildr" for battle. Therefore, the name means "battle maiden" or "warrior". It is mainly popular in Scandinavia and Germany and is often seen as a strong and warrior-like name. In Norse mythology, Gunhild is also the name of a Valkyrie who escorts fallen warriors to Valhalla.