Thora
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Thora
Thora is a Scandinavian feminine form derived from the Old Norse name Þórr (Thor), meaning "thunder" or "thunderer," relating to the Norse god of thunder.
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Etymology
Thora is a Scandinavian feminine form derived from the Old Norse name Þórr (Thor), meaning "thunder" or "thunderer," relating to the Norse god of thunder. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with roots in Norse mythology and Germanic pagan tradition.
Thora currently ranks #6,093 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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