Torvald
Swedish · Boy
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About the name Torvald
Torvald means "Thor's ruler" or "Thor's power," derived from the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "valdr" (ruler/power).
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Etymology
Torvald means "Thor's ruler" or "Thor's power," derived from the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "valdr" (ruler/power). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with historical prominence among Norse and Viking populations.
Torvald currently ranks #326 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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