Rune is a unisex, though predominantly masculine given name derived from the Old Norse word ''rún'', meaning "secret". It is earliest attested in a runestone as runi. It is a common name in Norway,

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, Denmark, and popular in Belgium, where it ranked in top thirty names for baby boys in 2006 and was the tenth most popular name for boys in 2006 in the Flemish Region of Belgium.Behind the Name
/ref> ''Rúni'', a variant of the name, was among the ten most popular names given to baby boys in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, in 2007. In the United States, Rune is a much less common name- in 2021 there were only 35 baby boys and only 9 baby girls named Rune. Notable people with the name include:

Arts and entertainment

* Rune Johan Andersson (born 1945), Norwegian cartoonist, illustrator and children's writer * Rune Andréasson (1925–1999), Swedish comics artist * Rune Angell-Jacobsen (born 1947), Norwegian novelist * Rune Christiansen (born 1963), Norwegian poet and novelist * Rune Ericson (1924–2015), Swedish cinematographer *

Rune Eriksen Rune Eriksen (born 13 January 1975) is a Norwegian Spellemann award-winning musician and composer. He is best known as the former guitarist in the black metal band Mayhem under the stage name Blasphemer, which he took from a Sodom song. He jo ...

(born 1975), Norwegian metal musician * Rune Gustafsson (1933–2012), Swedish jazz guitarist * Rune Halvarsson (1911–1969), Swedish actor * Rune Hassner (1928–2003), Swedish photographer and film director *

Rune T. Kidde Rune Torstein Kidde (27 September 1957 – 21 October 2013) was a Danish writer, storyteller, musician and artist. He was the son of illustrator and painter Thormod Kidde (19 July 1925 – 19 February 1996) and ceramist Ragnhild Kidde (6 March ...

(1957–2013), Danish writer and musician *

Rune Klakegg Rune Klakegg (born 19 April 1955 in Skien, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, the older brother of guitarist Bjørn Klakegg, and known from a number of recordings and jazz bands including Oslo 13, Cutting Edge (band), Cutting Edge ...

(born 1955), Norwegian jazz pianist and composer *

Rune Klan Rune Klan (born 15 October 1976 in Silkeborg) is a Denmark, Danish comedian and Magician (paranormal), magician. He has released an instructional video for magicians called ''Three Pieces of Silver''. Klan has lived in the Middle East and in Canad ...

(born 1976), Danish comedian and magician *

Rune Reilly Kölsch Rune Reilly Kölsch or simply Kölsch is a Danish electronic dance musician and DJ. He has worked with artists such as Coldplay, Imogen Heap, London Grammar, Tiga, Sasha and Michael Mayer. Career In 2003, Kölsch and Johannes Torpe released t ...

(born 1977), Danish techno musician * Rune Kristoffersen (born 1957), Norwegian musician *

Rune Larsen Rune Larsen (born 8 August 1948) is a Norwegian journalist, singer, musician, record producer and television presenter. He was born in Bergen. He made his stage debut in 1957, and his television debut in 1964. By that time, he had already played w ...

(born 1948), Norwegian singer *

Rune Lindblad Rune Lindblad (12 May 1923, in Gothenburg – 5 May 1991) was a Sweden, Swedish composer of musique concrète and electronic music, and visual artist. Career He first began composing in 1953 and composed over 200 works. His first piece, "Party", ...

(1923–1991), Swedish composer * Rune Lindstrøm (born 1963), Norwegian drummer *

Rune Lindström (screenwriter) Gustaf Rune Lindström (28 April 1916 – 25 April 1973) was a Swedish screenwriter and actor. He wrote for more than 30 films between 1942 and 1971. Biography Rune Lindström was a scriptwriter, poet, illustrator, director and actor. He ...

(1916–1973), Swedish screenwriter and actor * Rune Rebellion (born 1965), Norwegian rock guitarist * Rune Rebne (born 1961), Norwegian composer * Rune Rudberg (born 1961), Norwegian singer * Rune Temte (born 1965), Norwegian actor *

Rune Waldekranz Rune Waldekranz (14 September 1911 – 15 May 2003) was a Swedish film producer. He produced more than 50 films between 1942 and 1964. In 1969 at the 6th Guldbagge Awards, he won the award for Special Achievement. Selected filmography * '' ...

(1911–2003), Swedish film producer *

Rune Westberg Rune Westberg is a Danish born songwriter, record producer, mixer and multi instrumentalist living and working in Los Angeles. He has written and produced for artists including Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat, Daughtry, Prince Royce, Jesse & Joy, ...

(born 1974), Danish songwriter and producer

Politics

* Rune Berglund (born 1939), Swedish politician *

Rune Fredh Rune Fredh (12 July 1945 – 23 August 2006) was a Norwegian politician who was Party Secretary of the Socialist Electoral League and later the Socialist Left Party from 1973–1977. Early life and career Fredh was born on 23 September 1945 i ...

(1945–2006), Norwegian politician *

Rune Gerhardsen Rune Gerhardsen (13 June 1946 – 4 September 2021) was a Norwegian politician, representing the Norwegian Labour Party, and sports leader at Norwegian Skating Association representing Aktiv SK. Biography Gerhardsen was a son of Werna and ...

(1946–2021), Norwegian politician * Rune Gustavsson (1920–2002), Swedish politician * Rune B. Johansson (1915–1982), Swedish politician *

Rune E. Kristiansen Rune Egil Kristiansen (born 30 October 1948) was a Norwegian typographer, trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Oslo as a son of trade unionist Willard Kristiansen (1927–1972) and Kirsten, née Storøy (1926–19 ...

(born 1948), Norwegian politician *

Rune Lund Rune Lund (born 30 October 1976 in Copenhagen) is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Red–Green Alliance political party. He was elected at the 2015 Danish general election, and previously sat in parliament from 2005 ...

(born 1976), Danish politician * Rune Resaland (born 1956), Norwegian diplomat * Rune Selj (born 1952), Norwegian politician * Rune J. Skjælaaen (born 1954), Norwegian politician

Sports

* Rune Åhlund (1930–2019), Swedish long-distance runner *

Rune Almén Rune Almén (born 20 October 1952 in Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County) is a former Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the high jump. Almén became Swedish junior champion in high jump three years in a row between 1970 and 197 ...

(born 1952), Swedish high jumper * Rune Alvarado (born 1997), US Virgin Islands footballer *

Rune Andersson (rower) Rune Ivar Charles Andersson (11 May 1930 – 9 October 2006) was a Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken prim ...

(1930–2006), Swedish rower *

Rune Andersson (sport shooter) Rune Andersson (28 April 1919 – 27 August 1992) was a Swedish sports shooter. He competed in the trap event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of t ...

(1919–1992), Swedish sports shooter * Rune Berger (born 1978), Norwegian footballer * Rune Bratseth (born 1961), Norwegian footballer * Rune Dahl (born 1955), Norwegian rower *

Rune Dahmke Rune Dahmke (born 10 April 1993) is a German professional handball player for THW Kiel and the Germany national team. He participated at the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship. Personal life Dahmke's father, Frank Dahmke, also played ...

(born 1993), German handball player * Rune Dalsjø (born 1975), Norwegian rally driver *

Rune Djurhuus Rune Djurhuus (born 25 January 1970 in Elverum) is a Norwegian chess player, and the fourth Norwegian International Grandmaster. Djurhuus plays for the "Akademisk" chess club, which is tied to the University of Oslo. Djurhuus is also the chess c ...

(born 1970), Norwegian chess player *

Rune Emanuelsson Rune Emanuelsson (8 October 1923 – 21 March 1993) was a Swedish football defender born in Gothenburg. He was nicknamed ''Killing'' (meaning ''kid'', young goat). He was also part of Sweden's squad for the football tournament at the 1948 Su ...

(1923–1993), Swedish footballer *

Rune Erland Rune Erland (born 25 August 1968) is a Norwegian handball player. He played 129 matches and scored 474 goals for the Norway men's national handball team between 1987 and 1997. He participated at the 1993 World Men's Handball Championship. With ...

(born 1968), Norwegian handball player *

Rune Ertsås Rune Ertsås (born 24 May 1987) is a retired Norwegian footballer who last played as a forward for Steinkjer. He has previously played in Tippeligaen for Molde and Sandefjord. Career The young Norwegian striker was bought by Molde from Steinkje ...

(born 1987), Norwegian footballer * Rune Flodman (1926–2014), Swedish sport shooter *

Rune Frantsen Rune Frantsen (born 15 October 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF Vendsyssel Forenede Fodboldklubber is a professional football club based in Hjørring, Denmark. The tea ...

(born 1991), Danish footballer * Rune Glifberg (born 1974), Danish professional skateboarder *

Rune Gulliksen Rune Gulliksen (born January 23, 1963) is a former Norwegian ice hockey player. He was born in Fredrikstad, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team at the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics ) , nations = 64 , athletes = ...

(born 1963), Norwegian ice hockey player * Rune Gustafsson (athlete) (1919–2011), Swedish middle-distance runner *

Rune Hagen Rune Hagen (born 20 July 1975) is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a left midfielder. He had 3 appearances for the Norwegian U-23 national team in 1998. Playing career Norway Hagen's career started with Jevnaker in 1992, as 17-year-ol ...

(born 1975), Norwegian footballer * Rune Hammarström (1920–1999), Swedish speed skater * Rune Hastrup (born 1991), Danish footballer * Rune Hauge (born 1954), Norwegian football agent * Rune Haugseng, Norwegian handball player * Rune Hermans (born 1999), Belgian female gymnast * Rune Herregodts (born 1998), Belgian racing cyclist * Rune Holta (born 1973), Norwegian speedway rider *

Rune Høydahl Rune Høydahl (born 10 December 1969) is a Norwegian former mountain biker. He won 11 UCI World Cup races, and three times came second overall. Besides John Tomac, Hoydahl is the only mountain biker with World Cup victories in both downhill and c ...

(born 1969), Norwegian mountain biker *

Rune Jansson Rune Jansson (29 May 1932 – 24 November 2018) was a Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1956. He won another bronze at the 1958 World Championships, finishing fourth in 1955 and ...

(1932–2018), Swedish wrestler *

Rune Jarstein Rune Almenning Jarstein (born 29 September 1984) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Hertha BSC and the Norway national team. Club career Early career Jarstein was born in Porsgrunn. He started ...

(born 1984), Norwegian footballer *

Rune Jogert Rune Jogert (born 15 February 1977) is a Norwegian former professional racing cyclist. He won the Norwegian National Road Race Championship in 2000. Doping Jogert tested positive for ephedrine Ephedrine is a central nervous system (CNS) st ...

(born 1977), Norwegian racing cyclist *

Rune Johansson Rune Arnold Georg Johansson (23 August 1920 – 30 December 1998) was a Swedish ice hockey player, best known for representing Hammarby IF. He played 103 international games for Sweden and won the 1953 World Championships, as well as competing i ...

(1920–1998), Swedish sportsperson *

Rune Johnsson Rune Johnsson (born 28 May 1933) is a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman lightweight at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 ( ja, 東京1964), were an international multi-spo ...

(born 1933), Swedish wrestler *

Rune Kristiansen Rune Kristiansen (born 30 July 1964) is a Norwegian freestyle skier. He represented the club Christiania Freestyleklubb. He won a gold medal in ballet at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships 1995, and had a total of 54 world cup victories th ...

(born 1964), Norwegian freestyle skier * Rune Lange (born 1977), Norwegian footballer * Rune Larsson (disambiguation), multiple people * Rune Lindström (alpine skier) (born 1944), Swedish former alpine skier *

Rune Lorentsen Rune Lorentsen (born 8 October 1961 in Tromsø, Norway) is a Norwegian wheelchair curler. He won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Paralympics. Life He started wheelchair curling in 2004. He was the skip when Norway won the gold at the World ...

(born 1961), Norwegian wheelchair curler * Rune Ohm (born 1980), Danish handball player * Rune Olijnyk (born 1968), Norwegian ski jumper * Rune Ottesen (born 1954), Norwegian footballer * Rune Pedersen (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rune Skarsfjord Rune Skarsfjord (born 23 May 1970, in Narvik) is a Norwegian football coach and former manager of SK Brann. He was promoted to head coach after Steinar Nilsen was dismissed. Before signing for Brann, Skarsfjord worked as head coach for FK Haug ...

(born 1970), Norwegian football coach * Rune Skjærvold (born 1974), Norwegian handball player *

Rune Sola Rune Sola (born 1985) is a former motorcycle speedway from Norway. Career Sola rode in 2004 Speedway Grand Prix of Norway. He is a five times champion of Norway, having won the Individual Speedway Norwegian Championship from 2006 to 2010. Resul ...

(born 1985), Norwegian speedway rider *

Rune Stordal Rune Stordal (born 8 April 1979 in Bergen) is a Norwegian speed skater Speed skating is a competitive form of ice skating in which the competitors race each other in travelling a certain distance on skates. Types of speed skating are lo ...

(born 1979), Norwegian speed skater *

Rune Ulsing Rune Ulsing (born 7 June 1984) is a Danish male badminton player. Achievements European Junior Championships ''Boys' Singles'' ''Boys' Doubles'' BWF International Challenge/Series ''Men's Singles'' : BWF International Challenge tournam ...

(born 1984), Danish badminton player *

Rune Ulvestad Rune Ulvestad (born 28 March 1957) is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He played as a forward for Molde from 1978 to 1986. After his active career, Ulvestad has been coaching Herd. He is the father of the footballers Pål Erik, Fred ...

(born 1957), Norwegian footballer

Other

Rune Elmqvist Rune Elmqvist (1906–1996) developed the first implantable Artificial pacemaker, pacemaker in 1958, working under the direction of Åke Senning, senior physician and Heart, cardiac Surgery, surgeon at the Karolinska University Hospital in Solna M ...

(1906–1996), Swedish inventor * Rune Gjeldnes (born 1971), Norwegian adventurer *

Rune Ottosen Rune Ottosen (born 7 December 1950) is a Norwegian professor. He graduated in journalism in 1973 at the Norwegian College of Journalism and in political science in 1984 at the University of Oslo. He teaches journalism at Oslo University College. H ...

(born 1950), Norwegian academic *

Rune Skarstein Rune Skarstein (born 7 April 1940) is a Norwegian radical economist employed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. Skarstein was born on 7 April 1940 in the village of Olden in Nordfjord in Western Norway ...

(born 1940), Norwegian radical economist * Rune Slagstad (born 1945), Norwegian historian

References

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