Gunnar

American  

[goon-nahr, goon-er] / ˈgʊn nɑr, ˈgʊn ər /

noun

1. Scandinavian Legend. the husband of Brynhild: corresponds to Gunther in the Nibelungenlied.

2. a male given name.

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Gunnar British  

/ ˈɡʊnɑː /

noun

1. Norse myth brother of Gudrun and husband of Brynhild, won for him by Sigurd. He corresponds to Gunther in the Nibelungenlied

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Etymology

Origin of Gunnar

< Old Norse Gunnarr, equivalent to gunn battle + herr master; compare Gundaharius, Latinized form of a Burgundian personal name

Example Sentences

Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels is also slated to take $120 million worth of cash, stock and other benefits with him.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning, and five relievers shut out the Dominican over the final 4⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“After watching that hockey game,” Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson told reporters afterward, “that’s definitely something that’s a top priority.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

In September 2019, defender Luke Matheson netted a famous equaliser at Old Trafford to force a 1-1 draw in a third-round tie that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side eventually won 5-3 on penalties.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Sigurd goes to the home of the Giukungs where he swears brotherhood with the king, Gunnar.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton