Torr
Norse/Celtic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Torr
Torr means "tower" or "rocky hill" and derives from Old Norse "torr" and Irish/Scottish Gaelic "tor," referring to a high, prominent geological formation.
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Etymology
Torr means "tower" or "rocky hill" and derives from Old Norse "torr" and Irish/Scottish Gaelic "tor," referring to a high, prominent geological formation. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Celtic cultures, with historical roots in Norse and Irish traditions.
Torr currently ranks #4,348 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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