Gunnar
GOON-nar
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Nanna
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Daring, brave, of the bold, of the mother
- Pronunciation
- NAH-nah
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Denmark (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse; possibly from 'nanna' meaning to dare or be brave.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageMythological
Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden
Alternate spellings
NanaScandinavian / Greek
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Nanna
Norse goddess, wife of the god Baldr in Norse mythology.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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