Runar

Etymology and Meaning

Runar is a modern Norwegian masculine given name, derived from the Old Norse elements rún meaning "secret lore, rune" and herr meaning "army, warrior". Despite its ancient components, the name is a modern creation and does not appear in Old Norse records. Its Icelandic cognate is Rúnar.

Notable Bearers

One notable bearer of the name is the Norwegian leadership trainer and motivational speaker Runar Søgaard (born 1967). Although his life includes controversies due to inflammatory statements about religious figures and legal issues, his public profile brings visibility to the name.