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Names That Mean Thunder

Updated October 2026

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Þórdís
Old Norse
"thunder goddess"
Þórdís is an ancient name that's currently seeing a resurgence in Iceland. It was derived from Þórr , the original form of the mythological Thor, and the Old Norse element dis , meaning "goddess."…
Tollver
Swedish
"thunder wolf, twelve"
Old dialectal form of Tholf
Þorsteinn
Icelandic, Norse
"Thor's stone, thunder stone"
Appearing elsewhere Torsten, Thorsten, and Torstein, Þorsteinn is the Icelandic form of the Old Norse name. Combining the name of the thunder god with the rocky element steinn , it has a rugged,…
Torge
Variation of Thorge, Germanic, Norse
"Thor's spear; thunder spear"
Cool and strong, Torge is a form of Thorge, a name that blends the name of the Norse thunder god with the Germanic element ger meaning "spear" to give it an all round tough, rugged and adventurous…
Tama
Maori, Meskwaki
"son or boy; crash of thunder"
A simple, easily-translated Maori name that coincides with a stormy Meskwaki name (also spelled Taimah) used as a country and city name in the US.
Torny
Norwegian
"new thunder"
This stormy name comes from the Old Norse elements, Þórr and nýr , giving it the meaning "new thunder" or "new Thor". Strong yet playful, it's a rare choice that may appeal to those looking for a…
Thale
Norwegian, Frisian, German, Norse
"noble; thunder"
Thale entered the Top 100 in Norway back in 2020, though it remains rare elsewhere. It is typically considered a short form of Adelheid, however, it could also be a variation of Tóli or Tole,…
Taimah
Meskwaki
"sudden crash of thunder"
A short form or an anglicization of the Native American name Tewameha, Taimah was borne by a 19th century chief of the Meskwaki (or Fox) people. Also spelled Tama, Taima or Ty-ee-ma, this name has…
Thorge
Germanic, Norse
"Thor's spear; thunder spear"
Strong, adventurous, and rugged, Thorge combines the Norse thunder God's name with the Germanic element ger meaning "spear", giving it an even tougher edge. Occasionally used in Germany, Denmark, and…
Brontë
Greek
"thunder"
Bronte is the lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name; a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. An extra element of Bronte's appeal: the…
Tygo
Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…
Toril
Norwegian
"Thor's battle"
Also spelled Torill, Torril and Torrill, this refined variation is derived from the Old Norse name Þórhildr and its more modern Norwegian form, Torhild. Stylish in Norway in the 50s and 60s, this…
Tordis
Norwegian variation of Þórdís, Old Norse
"thunder goddess"
Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.
Donar
German
"ancient thunder god"
Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.
Bronte
Greek
"thunder"
This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . While the original name took an umlaut over…
Astor
Provencal; Icelandic
"hawk; thunder god"
Similar to the floral name Aster, this spelling derives separately from Old Provençal astur "hawk") and from the Icelandic name elements as ("god") and þor ("thunder"). As a surname, it has several…
Taranis
Celtic
"thunder"
Taranis was the Celtic god of thunder, the equivalent of the Norse god Thor. With Thor along with a legion of mythological choices back in use as baby names, Taranis just may have a chance to rise…
Piyesiwak
Cree
"thunder"
A powerful Cree nature-related word turned name.
Snæþór
Icelandic from Norse
"thunder snow"
Wakinyan
Lakota, Native American
"thunder"
Wakinyan is a traditional name from the Lakota tribe and language, in which it means "thunder". Today, parents with Lakota heritage have been reviving Wakinyan and other names for their children.

Names That Mean Thunder

Þórdís

Tollver

Þorsteinn

Torge

Tama

Torny

Thale

Taimah

Thorge

Brontë

Tygo

Toril

Tordis

Donar

Bronte

Astor

Taranis

Piyesiwak

Snæþór

Wakinyan