Gunther
Gunther is a boys' name of German origin meaning “bold warrior.” From the Old High German elements 'gund' (battle) and 'heri' (army), Gunther is the name of the Burgundian king in the…
how do you pronounce Gunther?
GOON-ter
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what does Gunther mean?
The name Gunther means “bold warrior.” It comes from the German language tradition.
From the Old High German elements 'gund' (battle) and 'heri' (army), Gunther is the name of the Burgundian king in the Nibelungenlied, the great medieval German epic. The name carries the weight of heroic saga and Teutonic valor.
who are famous people named Gunther?
- Günter Grass (Nobel Prize-winning German novelist)
- Günther von Hagens (anatomist and creator of Body Worlds)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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