Tordis
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Tordis
The given name Tordis means "Thor's goddess" or "Thor's spirit," derived from Old Norse elements *Þórr* (the thunder god Thor) and *dís* (goddess, female spirit).
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Etymology
The given name Tordis means "Thor's goddess" or "Thor's spirit," derived from Old Norse elements *Þórr* (the thunder god Thor) and *dís* (goddess, female spirit). It is used primarily in Scandinavian cultures, especially Norway and Iceland, with historical roots in Norse mythology and pre-Christian naming traditions, though it remains in modern use without specific religious affiliation.
Tordis currently ranks #607 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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