Gunther

American

[guhn-ther, goon-ter] / ˈgʌn θər, ˈgʊn tər /

noun

John, 1901–1970, U.S. journalist and author.
(in theNibelungenlied ) a king of Burgundy and the husband of Brunhild, beheaded by Kriemhild in her revenge for the murder of Siegfried.
a male given name.

Gunther British

/ ˈɡʊntə /

noun

(in the Nibelungenlied ) a king of Burgundy, allied with Siegfried, who won for him his wife Brunhild. He corresponds to Gunnar in Norse mythology

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Thirteen years was how long Gunther had worked directing traffic at this grove, he told me.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

It was discovered by avocational fossil collector Lloyd Gunther and donated to the Kansas University Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum in 1981.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sarah Gunther, Angela Shellis's sister, told Roberts: "I hope in time you can come to understand the full consequences of your actions, and the pain and devastation they have caused to so many people."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He’s also known for his quirky side, like introducing reporters who visit his office to his cat Gunther, 17-year-old frog Petro and canary Liudmyla, who doubles as a toxin detector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

I am sorry to report that your husband, Carl Gunther Heine, was killed last night in an accident at sea.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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