Rune
Gender: Unisex
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Secret lore
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Rune Meaning and Origin
Rune is a name meaning “secret lore”, from Scandinavian origin.
From Old Norse Rúni, from rún ‘rune, secret lore’. In Norse mythology, the word “rune” refers to the ancient writing system used by the Vikings and other Germanic peoples. Runes were not only used for writing but were also believed to possess magical and mystical qualities. In contemporary times, the name Rune is used as both a masculine and feminine given name in various countries, particularly in Scandinavia. It has gained popularity as a unisex name due to its simplicity and historical significance.
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