Gudrun
Norse Mythology · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gudrun
The name 'Gudrun' means "god's secret" or "divine knowledge," derived from Old Norse elements *guð* (god) and *rún* (secret lore).
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Etymology
The name 'Gudrun' means "god's secret" or "divine knowledge," derived from Old Norse elements *guð* (god) and *rún* (secret lore). It is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, notably appearing in the Norse Völsunga saga and the medieval German epic *Kudrun*.
Gudrun currently ranks #8,720 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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