Torsten
TOR-sten
Popularity
#5408
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
691
Peak Year
#33 in 2009
First Recorded
1962
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Torsten is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Þórsteinn. It means 'Thor's stone', referring to the Norse god of thunder.
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