Gustav

Staff of the Goths

GenderBoyOriginOld NorseSay itGOO-stahvPopularityTraditional
Pronounced GOO-stahv

About the name Gustav

A name frequently used by Swedish royalty that sounds both grand and accessible. It possesses a certain dignified charm.

Gustav has a steady, dignified warmth that makes people trust him instinctively.

Fun fact

Gustav has been the name of six kings of Sweden, making it one of Scandinavia's most enduring royal names.

Nicknames for Gustav

GusGussieTav

Variations

GustafGus

Famous people named Gustav

  • Gustav Klimt (Austrian painter)
  • Gustav Mahler (composer)
  • Gustav V of Sweden (king)

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