William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Gunther
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- War army, of the battle host
- Pronunciation
- GOON-ter
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Germany (2023)
From Germanic 'gund' (war) and 'hari' (army).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German
Commonly used in: Germany, Austria, Scandinavia
Alternate spellings
GüntherGerman
With an umlaut.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Gunther
King of Burgundy in Germanic legend, a central figure in the Nibelungenlied.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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