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[Opinions] Gunnar
by emilylauren
10/16/2007, 4:50 PM
We are expecting our first child- a boy- in January. My husband is just crazy about Gunnar and I still have mixed feelings. Do you think Gunnar ages well? And if so- what middle names go well with it? Thanks for your help.Emily
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- Mrs Claire (Miss Claire)
10/17/2007, 3:42 PM
I find it very bad, sorry.
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- Nikki (Frozten)
10/17/2007, 7:16 AM
Sorry but I really hate Gunnar. It's so out of time and all I can think of is a old man, for me it's very old fashioned.
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- bellamiasofia
10/17/2007, 4:35 AM
I'm not a fan of this name. I am Australian and it sounds like the slang word 'gunna' which translates to 'going to' . If you are from another country I dont suppose that bothers you though.Even so, I am like the other posters who said it reminded thm of guns. I feel the same way.
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- Sara Mae (SMHRS)
10/16/2007, 7:31 PM
Like others have said even though it has nothing to do with guns it reminds me of them. I prefer Günther (Gunther) which is the Germanic equivalent (based on the same myth), but if it's part of your culture or you just prefer it I say go for it.
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- blaaarg   +1
10/16/2007, 6:48 PM
I think it ages really badly. It seems to be part of both the hyper-masculine trend (gun) and the occupational-surname trend (nar, which sounds like er, which indicates an occupational surname), even though it may or may not be part of either - I haven't clicked it yet. And I don't think these trends will age well at all.Out of curiosity, what is it about Gunnar that you and your husband find appealing? (I'm genuinely interested in knowing, I'm not trying to be rude.)
ETA: The popularity charts seem to support the concept that it has a trendy feel, even if it isn't really popular. For some strange reason, I really do like Gunther a lot. I guess the "th" gives it a certain strength that feels more genuine to me than Gunnar's superficial-feeling testosteroniness, and also a distinctive quirkiness among all of the smooth names out there. Anyway.

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- emilylauren
10/17/2007, 6:52 PM
To: blaaargWell to me it's just ok. I think it sounds cute for a child- but it seems a little -not enough- for an adult (if that makes sense). I think the appeal for my husband is that he thinks it sounds like an athlete. I tend to like names a little on the nerdy side. So that's where we're different. Overall, I don't think it's a bad name. I'm just not sold on it. It sounds like most people on this board aren't that into it either. So I will take those things into consideration. Thanks for your feedback.
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- Mar (X-Mar)   +1
10/16/2007, 6:34 PM
I only like Gunnar if it's pronounced GOO-nahr, otherwise it sounds like a someone that is shooting with a gun.I think it ages ok.
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- Marija Luminitsa
10/16/2007, 8:24 PM
Ditto to all of that.b
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- PBnj813
10/16/2007, 6:22 PM
I really dislike Gunnar. It sounds low class to me.
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- Dot (Spider from Mars)
10/16/2007, 6:12 PM
Even though I know the meaning has nothing to do with guns, Gunnar sounds incredibly violent and testosterone-laiden to me.
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- wolftears
10/16/2007, 6:03 PM
I like it alot. I think Gunnar ages as well as any other name. It's what you make of it.--wt--
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- Joan-Ay
10/16/2007, 4:58 PM
I have mixed feelings about it too. I don't hate it, but I'm not crazy about it either. I don't think it would age well. When I hear the name Gunnar, I see a cute little 4 year old boy, but not a grown man.Some combos:
Gunnar Thomas
Gunnar Steven
Gunnar Neil
Gunnar Wyatt
Gunnar Patrick
Gunnar Travis
Gunnar Eric
Gunnar Charles
Gunnar Nolan
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