gunn

Gunn is a surname and, less commonly, a given name. It is found in English-speaking countries and in parts of Scandinavia, and it has been adopted as a surname for people in various professions.

Notable individuals with the surname Gunn include James Gunn (born 1966), an American filmmaker known for directing Marvel-related films and other works. In fiction, Ben Gunn is a character in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.

Science and technology: The Gunn effect, a phenomenon in certain semiconductors that enables microwave generation, is named after J. B. Gunn; devices that exploit this effect, the Gunn diode, operate as microwave oscillators.

Geography: There are several places named Gunn, including geographic features and towns in English-speaking countries.

Other uses: The name Gunn appears in institutions and organizations, sometimes as part of school, hospital, or corporate names, reflecting its use as a family name in various communities.