Thorvald
THOR-vald
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
114
Peak Year
#14 in 1916
First Recorded
1888
Style
Strong & Bold, Mythological
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Thorvald is a Norse name meaning "Thor's ruler." Thor was the Norse god of thunder.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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