Gunhild Name Meaning
The name Gunhild comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gunhild below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gunhild Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, DanishFrom the Old Norse name Gunnhildr, derived from the elements gunnr "war" and hildr "battle".
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