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Gunner

GUN-er2 syllables
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Meaning 'brave warrior' or 'battle strong'. (English)

What does Gunner mean?

English: Meaning 'brave warrior' or 'battle strong'.. Gunner is derived from the Old Norse name 'Gunnarr', meaning 'brave warrior' or 'battle strong'.

Is Gunner a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Gunner in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Gunner in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Gunner suit?

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Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Gunner’s Daycare Verdict

As Gunner settled in for the night, the other pups whispered, "Finally, an expert on chew toys! With a name like that, he must have led countless battles for the squeaky crown!"

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