Gudrun

Gudrun is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “god.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Gudrun at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“god”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡuːdʁʊn/

About the name Gudrun

Gudrun belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “god” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Gudrun first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1157 in 1915, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 399 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gudrun in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#1157 in 1915
Peak year
1915
Total since 1880
399

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gudrun mean?

Gudrun means “god” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gudrun a boy or girl name?

Gudrun is a girl name.

What origin is the name Gudrun?

Gudrun comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Gudrun?

Gudrun first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #1157 in 1915, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gudrun?

Gudrun is pronounced /ˈɡuːdʁʊn/ (IPA).

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