Names Gudny

Gudny

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gudny is a compound name made of the Old Norse words “gud” meaning “god” and “ny” meaning “new”. The name therefore means “new God”. In Norse mythology, Gudny was the name of a Valkyrie, one of the nine maidens who chose those who would die in battle and those who would live.
Pronunciation
GOOD-nuy(Swedish)
GUD-nee
Popularity
Gudny is not a very common name outside of Iceland and Norway.

cartoon of the name Gudny
Cartoon of Gudny

Gudny Name meanings & History

Scandinavian (Icelandic and Norwegian). Gudny is a compound name made of the Old Norse words “gud” meaning “god” and “ny” meaning “new”. The name therefore means “new God”. In Norse mythology, Gudny was the name of a Valkyrie, one of the nine maidens who chose those who would die in battle and those who would live. Modern form of Guðný. Gudny is primarily used as a given name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Gudny: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gudny:

G: Goof-off,Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine

U: Undermining,Unity,Understanding,Utopia,Universality

D: Determined,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Daddy,Dutiful

N: Nagging,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Gudny is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name

Related Names to Gudny

Similar names to Gudny include Gudrid, Gudlaug, and Gudbrand.

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