Gunter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gunter Name at a Glance

Name	Gunter
Meaning	From an Old German name meaning war or battle. Famous bearer: twentieth century German writer Gunter Grass.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gunter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gunter means “From an Old German name meaning war or battle. Famous bearer: twentieth century German writer Gunter Grass”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gunter Name Origin

Our database records Gunter under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gunter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gunter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gunter

When considering Gunter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.