Tyr
Norse Mythology · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Tyr
The name 'Tyr' means "god" or "deity," derived from the Proto-Germanic *Tīwaz, itself from the Proto-Indo-European *deywós (meaning "god" or "sky-father").
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Etymology
The name 'Tyr' means "god" or "deity," derived from the Proto-Germanic *Tīwaz, itself from the Proto-Indo-European *deywós (meaning "god" or "sky-father"). It is primarily used in Norse mythology and modern Scandinavian contexts, where Tyr is the god of war, law, and justice, notably sacrificing his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir.
Tyr currently ranks #3,085 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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