Baby name
Gunārs
/ˈɡuːnɑːrs/
Meaning
“Warrior”
Gunārs is a Latvian name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'warrior' or 'battle-strong'.
How it ages.
Gunārs is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Gunārs has become moderately less common in Latvia in recent years, while remaining an established choice.