Thor

brave or bold (variant of Thorin)

boyOld Norse

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Thor meaning & origin

Thor is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "brave or bold (variant of Thorin)". Listed origin: Old Norse.

Pronunciation

thor

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Thor. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Thor James
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor William
  • Thor Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thor

What does the name Thor mean?

Thor is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "brave or bold (variant of Thorin)". Listed origin: Old Norse.

How do you pronounce Thor?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is thor. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Thor?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Thor. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Thor?

Try Thor James, Thor Alexander, Thor William, Thor Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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