Thor
THOR
Popularity
#2820
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
4,810
Peak Year
#118 in 2015
First Recorded
1904
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From Old Norse, meaning 'thunder'. It is the name of the Norse god of thunder, strength, and protection.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Thor Heyerdahl
Norwegian adventurer known for the Kon-Tiki expedition
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Superhero based on the Norse god
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