Gunilla

The first name Gunilla is a Swedish form of Gunhild. It has its roots in the Old Norse name Gunnhildr and means 'the fighter' or 'the combative one'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Norse terms gunnr, which means 'war, battle', and hildr for 'fight, battle'.

What does the name Gunilla mean?

Gunilla is a feminine name form that comes from the Old Norse Gunnhildr and carries the meaning 'the fighter' or 'the combative one'. This derivation is based on the Old Norse words gunnr, which means 'war, battle', and hildr, which stands for 'fight, battle'. In Sweden, Gunilla was especially popular in the mid-20th century. Other Nordic variants include Gunild and Gunnhild.

Where does the name Gunilla come from?

The etymology of Gunilla traces back to Old Norse origins and means 'the fighter' or 'the combative one'. The Old Norse terms consist of gunnr, which means 'war, battle', and hildr, which stands for 'fight, battle'. The name is found in the Nordic languages, particularly in Swedish and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Gunilla?

The sound and pronunciation of Gunilla is three syllables and appears soft. In the pronunciation 'Gu-nil-la' [ɡuˈnɪla], the emphasis is usually on the middle syllable. The bright vowels give the name a lightness. The open '-la' at the end conveys a friendly note. Gunilla has a Nordic, melodic quality and sounds clear and lively, with a mix of cool and warm tones.

Popularity

In Germany, Gunilla is a rather rare name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th on the list of the most popular female baby names. From 2010 to 2024, Gunilla was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, ranking it 9,410th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child. Worldwide, Gunilla is also not widely used. Rankings in the baby name charts of various countries are available for recent years.

Nicknames & pet names

Gugu / Gulla / Gunillador / Gunilli / Gunny

Famous people

• Gunilla Abrahamsson (Swedish actress)
• Gunilla Andersson (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Gunilla Andersson (Swedish swimmer)
• Gunilla Backman (singer from Sweden)
• Gunilla Bergström (writer, illustrator from Sweden)
• Gunilla Bielke (Queen of Sweden from 1585 to 1592)
• Gunilla Dahlström (badminton player from Sweden)
• Gunilla Gerland (writer from Sweden)
• Gunilla Hutton (Swedish actress)
• Gunilla Lundberg (swimmer from Sweden)
• Gunilla Lundgren (writer from Sweden)
• Gunilla Nyroos (Finnish actress)
• Gunilla Olsson (Swedish actress)
• Gunilla Paijkull (footballer from Sweden)
• Gunilla Palmstierna-Weiss (American sculptor)
• Gunilla Röör (Swedish actress)
• Gunilla Skold-Feiler (Swedish artist)
• Gunilla Süssmann (Norwegian pianist)
• Gunilla von Bismarck (Countess)
• Gunilla Wolde (Swedish writer)