Torleif
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Torleif
Torleif is a Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "leifr" (heir or descendant), meaning "heir of Thor" or "Thor's descendant." The name has been used primarily in Norwegian and Icelandic cultures since medieval times, with historical significance in Norse and Viking-era societies.
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Etymology
Torleif is a Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "leifr" (heir or descendant), meaning "heir of Thor" or "Thor's descendant." The name has been used primarily in Norwegian and Icelandic cultures since medieval times, with historical significance in Norse and Viking-era societies.
Torleif currently ranks #541 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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