Thor
Male nameScandinavian
✨ Meaning
Thor comes from the Old Norse Þórr, the name of the god of thunder, and derives from a Proto-Germanic word for thunder itself. The name is therefore not a description of the god but the phenomenon he embodies. The same root gives the English word Thursday, which translates the Latin day of Jupiter, the Roman thunder god, into Germanic terms.
🌍 Origin
Thor was among the most widely worshipped Norse gods, and his name appears inside a very large family of personal names including Thorvald, Thorbjorn, Thorsten and Torfinn. It has been used as an independent given name in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland for centuries, and it remains in modest use in English-speaking countries.
⭐ Famous People Named Thor
- Thor Heyerdahl
- Thor Hushovd
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thor mean?
Thor means 'thunder,' from the Old Norse Þórr and a Proto-Germanic word for the phenomenon itself.
Is Thursday named after Thor?
Yes. Thursday translates the Latin day of Jupiter, the Roman thunder god, into Germanic terms using Thor's name.
What names contain Thor?
Thorvald, Thorbjorn, Thorsten, Torfinn and Astrid's relative Torbjörn all build on the same divine element.