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Names Like Gun-Maj
24 similar names matched by popularity and Scandinavian origin — Gun-Maj is a Swedish given name combining "Gun" (derived from Old Norse *Gunnr*, meaning "battle" or "war") and….
How we find these: names ranked close to Gun-Maj in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Gun-Maj
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Pehr “Pehr is a Scandinavian form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meanin…”
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Nanne “Nanne is a diminutive form of the name Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meanin…”
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Ingela “Ingela is a Scandinavian diminutive form of Ingrid, derived from the Old Norse elements "…”
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Joackim “Joackim is a Scandinavian variant of Joachim, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim (יְה…”
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Hedvige “Hedvige is derived from the Germanic elements "hed" (strife/combat) and "wig" (war), mean…”
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Karlsson “The given name 'Karlsson' is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'ka…”
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Serafiina “Serafiina means "ardent" or "fiery" and derives from the Hebrew name Seraphim, referring …”
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Yens “Yens is a Danish and Dutch diminutive or variant form of the name Jens, which derives fro…”
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Viking “The name Viking derives from Old Norse "víkingr," meaning a seafaring raider or trader, w…”
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Vilhelmi “The given name 'Vilhelmi' is derived from the Germanic words 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'des…”
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Fjonn “Fjonn is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse "Finnr," meaning "fair" or "light-col…”
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Arved “Arved means "eagle tree" or "eagle wood," derived from Old Norse elements "arn" (eagle) a…”
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Tanne “Tanne derives from the Germanic root "tan" or "tann," meaning "fir tree" or "pine tree," …”
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Gunnevi “Gunnevi is a Scandinavian feminine name composed of the Old Norse elements "gunn" (war) a…”
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Carl-Gustav “Carl-Gustav combines "Carl" (from Germanic "Karl," meaning "free man" or "man") with "Gus…”
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Hans-Erik “Hans-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Hans" (a Germanic diminutive of Joha…”
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Rime “Rime derives from Old Norse "hrím," meaning frost or rime (frozen dew), and is used as a …”
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Yorn “Yorn derives from Old Norse "Yorn" or Germanic roots meaning "eagle," relating to strengt…”
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Gustavine “Gustavine is the feminine form of Gustav, derived from the Old Norse elements "Gautr" (Go…”
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Jan-Eric “Jan-Eric is a compound name combining "Jan," a Slavic diminutive of Johannes (meaning "Go…”
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Rurik “The name Rurik derives from Old Norse *Hróarr* or *Hróríkr*, combining elements meaning "…”
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Thyra “Thyra derives from Old Norse Þyrvi or Þyri, meaning "Thor's warrior" or "one who belongs …”
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Ulla-Britt “# Ulla-Britt
Ulla-Britt is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Ulla" (derived from U…”
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An-Sofie “An-Sofie is a Scandinavian compound name combining "An" (a short form of names like Anna …”
Brother names for Gun-Maj
Same cultural background as Gun-Maj, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
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Guðmundur “Guðmundur is an Old Norse name composed of "Guð" (God) and "mundur" (protection), meaning…”
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Nicolaj “Nicolaj means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, combining th…”
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Sigurður “The given name 'Sigurður' is derived from Old Norse, meaning "victory guardian" or "victo…”
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Kristjan “Kristjan means "follower of Christ" and derives from the Latin name Christianus, which co…”
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Arnar “Arnar is an Icelandic name derived from Old Norse elements "arn" (eagle) and "arr" (warri…”
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Hakon “Hakon derives from Old Norse "Hákon," combining "há" (high) and "kon" (king), meaning "hi…”
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Agust “Agust is a variant of Augustus, derived from the Latin root "augustus" meaning "venerable…”
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Nohr “The given name 'Nohr' is a variant of 'Noah,' derived from the Hebrew root *nūaḥ* meaning…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Gun-Maj" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Gun-Maj include Pehr, Nanne, Ingela.
What is the origin of the name Gun-Maj?
Gun-Maj is a Scandinavian name. Gun-Maj is a Swedish given name combining "Gun" (derived from Old Norse *Gunnr*, meaning "battle" or "war") and "Maj" (a diminutive of Maria, from Latin *Maria*).
What are good brother names for Gun-Maj?
If Gun-Maj is used for one child, Guðmundur is a well-matched Brother name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.