Torell
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Torell
Torell is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse name Torvaldr or Torvald, combining "Thor" (the Norse god of thunder) with "valdr" (meaning ruler or power), thus signifying "Thor's ruler" or "powerful like Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Sweden and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it has no specific religious affiliation in modern usage.
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Etymology
Torell is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse name Torvaldr or Torvald, combining "Thor" (the Norse god of thunder) with "valdr" (meaning ruler or power), thus signifying "Thor's ruler" or "powerful like Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Sweden and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it has no specific religious affiliation in modern usage.
Torell currently ranks #14,419 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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