Tor-Björn
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tor-Björn
Tor-Björn is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Tor" (from Old Norse Þórr, the thunder god) and "Björn" (from Old Norse bjorn, meaning "bear"), literally meaning "Thor's bear." The name is primarily used in Norse and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Sweden, with roots in Viking and medieval Scandinavian tradition.
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Etymology
Tor-Björn is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Tor" (from Old Norse Þórr, the thunder god) and "Björn" (from Old Norse bjorn, meaning "bear"), literally meaning "Thor's bear." The name is primarily used in Norse and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Sweden, with roots in Viking and medieval Scandinavian tradition.
Tor-Björn currently ranks #2,158 in the United States as a boy's name.
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