Thorald
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thorald
Thorald combines the Old Norse elements "Thor" (the thunder god) and "ald" (meaning rule or power), literally translating to "Thor's rule" or "one who rules with Thor's power." The name is primarily Scandinavian in origin and has been used historically in Norse and Germanic cultures, with historical bearers including medieval Scandinavian nobility and saints in Christian contexts.
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Etymology
Thorald combines the Old Norse elements "Thor" (the thunder god) and "ald" (meaning rule or power), literally translating to "Thor's rule" or "one who rules with Thor's power." The name is primarily Scandinavian in origin and has been used historically in Norse and Germanic cultures, with historical bearers including medieval Scandinavian nobility and saints in Christian contexts.
Thorald currently ranks #4,332 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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