Thorin

Norse and Scandinavian

"thunder or brave and daring"

Thorin Origin and Meaning

The name Thorin is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin meaning "thunder or brave and daring".

Some sources give Thorin as a variation of the thunder god name Thor, equivalent to Thoren, while others says it comes from the verb að þora, meaning "to dare." This is a dwarf's name that first appeared in the thirteenth century mythology compilation Prose Edda, which, along with the Poetic Edda, represents nearly all of pagan Scandinavian mythology. Tolkien later used the name for character Thorin II Oakenshield of The Hobbit.

Thorin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1071 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Thorin

• 1071 Nameberry 2025
• 361 Unique 2024
• 730 Future 2028
• 329 Germany 2016

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The name Thorin in Pop Culture

• Thorin Oakenshield leader of the company of dwarfs in the book/film "The Hobbit"