Thurston
THUR-stən
Popularity
#8234
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
3,497
Peak Year
#73 in 1918
First Recorded
1884
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname turned given name, derived from the Old Norse name Þorsteinn, meaning 'Thor's stone'. Thor is the Norse god of thunder.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Thurston Moore
American musician (Sonic Youth)
Personality Traits
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