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Gudrun

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Pronounced GOOD-roon /ˈɡud.run/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Gudrun, 'god's secret lore; divine rune' (gud, 'god', + run, 'secret/rune'); the tragic heroine of the Volsung saga, wife of Sigurd; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: God's secret lore; divine rune: Gudrun is a Norse saga-heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'GOOD-roon'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Gudrun, 'god's secret lore; divine rune' (gud, 'god', + run, 'secret/rune'); the tragic heroine of the Volsung saga, wife of Sigurd; we note the myth
U.S. rank (1972)#8720 ↘ Falling
1972 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 399

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518951972

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gudrun comes from the Old Norse Gudrun, 'god's secret lore; divine rune' (gud, 'god', + run, 'secret/rune'); the heroine of the Volsung saga (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'GOOD-roon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, divine-rune at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Gudrun is 'god's secret lore; divine rune' in Old Norse (gud + run) — the tragic heroine of the Volsung saga, wife of Sigurd — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'GOOD-roon').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Gudrun — Norse mythology; saga

Variations

GudrúnGudruna

Nicknames

Guddy

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If you like Gudrun…

Sigurd— her husband
Gunnar— her brother
Freya— a fellow Norse female figure
Idun— the same mythology feel
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gudrun mean?

Gudrun is Old Norse for 'god's secret lore; divine rune' (gud + run); the heroine of the Volsung saga. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Gudrun?

It's said GOOD-roon /ˈɡud.run/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gudrun a boy or girl name?

Gudrun is a girl's name.

How popular is Gudrun?

Gudrun is a very rare name in the U.S.

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