Tor
Norwegian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Tor
The name Tor derives from Old Norse "Þórr," meaning "thunder," and is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European word for thunderous sound.
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Etymology
The name Tor derives from Old Norse "Þórr," meaning "thunder," and is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European word for thunderous sound. It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures and Norse pagan traditions, historically associated with Thor, the Norse god of thunder, and remains common in Nordic countries today.
Tor currently ranks #7,148 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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