Jean Gunnhildr Name Origin
/Zhan Goon-hil-dur/-
Norwegian (Scandinavian) 60%
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Icelandic (Scandinavian) 30%
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French (European) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jean
- Last Name: Gunnhildr
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The given name 'Jean' is commonly used in French-speaking countries as a male name, but can also be a female name in English contexts. 'Gunnhildr' is an Old Norse female name, meaning 'war battle' or 'battle maid', common in Scandinavian countries. The combination suggests a Scandinavian origin with influence from French or English naming conventions, likely a female individual with a western name order (given name followed by surname).
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jean each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).