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Gender: Male Meaning of Thor: "thunder" Origin of Thor: Norse

Thor Origin and Meaning

The name Thor is a boy's name of Norse origin meaning "thunder".

Thor, the powerful name of the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain, would make a bold statement. Long a comic book staple, Thor has now invaded the big screen, and could land on birth certificates as well.

Thor Heyerdahl was a famous Norwegian anthropologist/adventurer, author of the book Kon Tiki.

In Norse mythology, Thor was the son of Odin--another crossover name possibility--who was sometimes referred to as Bjorn in Old Norse poetry. Tor is a popular variation (which is also the Hebrew name of a bird that symbolizes the arrival of spring).

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Famous People Named Thor

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Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian explorer
Thor Freudenthal, Film director
Thor Fields, American actor and guitarist

Pop Culture References for the name Thor

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Thor, Norse god of thunder
Thor, superhero in Marvel's "Thor" and "The Avengers" series, based on the god
Thor, main character of anime/manga "Jyu-Oh-Sei" (Planet of the Beast King)
Thor Lundgren, character in the TV show "Nurse Jackie"

Nicknames & Variations for Thor

Torin, Ty, Torald, Tyrus, Thorold, Tyryss, Tyrell, Torre, Thorbert, Thorin, Thorvald, Thorwald, Tyruss, Thordus, Tor, Torbert,

Thor's International Variations

Thorian, Thoren (Scandinavian)

Comments

pindorama Says:

2018-05-20T02:37:56

Theodore nn Thor?

ceruleanstardust Says:

2018-05-19T22:38:21

I really like Thor (and Thora), but does it sound too much like the word thaw?

patriciatm Says:

2017-09-03T20:23:08

My husband loves Thor (the superhero) but I can't bring myself to use this name. I am on the hunt for a name that could be linked back to charcter but isnt so obvious.

paulapuddephatt Says:

2017-03-07T23:33:28

I don't think this is usable, but Thora for a girl is lovely, and very usable.

Miri Says:

2017-02-11T02:47:08

LOL.

The Ubiquitous Shadow Says:

2016-08-02T04:12:02

I love the name, although the superhero Thor is so very tied to the name that teasing will occur

EW314 Says:

2016-02-12T11:31:05

Out of interest, what's his full name? Theodore? Thor is an awesome nn!

Amaya Says:

2015-08-27T15:12:18

My uncle is named Thor and loves It. I considered it but seeing as my husband and I both wear glasses, I would hate to have our child teased with "Thor eyes".

Mirimouse Says:

2015-05-11T05:05:08

I would love to meet a baby Thor!

mabespark Says:

2014-07-15T18:32:05

Very macho, but is it too tied to the superhero?

LexieM Says:

2014-06-10T14:03:56

I really love Thor as a nn. I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to use it as a fn and I think as a nn it’s a wonderful choice. I’ve been considering it as a nn for Theodor/e or Victor etc

vampangel Says:

2014-06-10T12:46:03

I actually like Thor, but would probably go with Thorn instead, I don't know if I'd be brave enough to use Thor.

nicgeere Says:

2014-06-10T11:32:49

It's our boys nick name, while we decide on a life long one.