Unni

Unni is a Norwegian feminine given name. It is often considered a modern coinage based on Old Norse elements, particularly unnr ("wave") or unna ("to love") combined with nýr ("new"). According to Wiktionary, it may also be a short form of compound names containing the element unna, meaning "to love."

The name has been in use in Norway, particularly in the 20th century, though it remains relatively rare. It carries a sense of freshness due to the "new" element and a lyrical quality from its vocalic sound.

While no widely known historical figures bear this name, it reflects the Scandinavian tradition of creating names from nature or positive emotions, similar to other names like Unn or Unna.

• Meaning: "wave" or "to love" combined with "new"
• Origin: Old Norse
• Type: First name
• Usage: Norwegian