Tord
Swedish · Boy
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About the name Tord
Tord is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (Thor, the thunder god) and "orðr" (word), meaning "Thor's word" or one who speaks for Thor.
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Etymology
Tord is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (Thor, the thunder god) and "orðr" (word), meaning "Thor's word" or one who speaks for Thor. The name is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it has been adopted in modern secular Scandinavian societies.
Tord currently ranks #363 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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