Tyr

Norse, God of law and heroic victory

"warrior god"

Tyr Origin and Meaning

The name Tyr is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin.

Tyr is a very early embodiment of a Norse god, typically thought to guide the law, justice, war and victory.

Popularity of the name Tyr

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Famous People Named Tyr

• Tyr stage name of Jan Erik Tiwaz, former bassist for the Norwegian black/folk metal band Borknagar

The name Tyr in Pop Culture

• Týr Norse god associated with law and heroic glory, portrayed as one,handed
• Tyr Anasazi character on TV's "Andromeda"
• Tyr villain in DC Comics
• Tyr character in Marvel comics, inspired by the god
• Tyr god in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting of Dungeons & Dragons
• Tyr character in Danish comic Valhalla, inspired by the god
• Tyr Danish for "bull"