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Names That Mean Thunder

Explore 350 baby names whose meaning relates to thunder — researched meanings, origins, and popularity trends from 25+ countries.

350 Total Names
103 Girl Names
178 Boy Names
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  1. Thor Norse Mythology

    Thor derives from Old Norse Þórr, meaning "thunder" and rooted in Proto-Indo-European *ter- (to cross, overcome).

  2. Þórður

    The given name 'Þórður' is derived from Old Norse and means 'thunder god' or 'thunder warrior', with its linguistic root being the Old Norse word 'þór', referring to the Norse god of…

  3. Ture Swedish

    Ture is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Þórr (Thor), meaning "thunder" and relating to the Norse god of thunder and strength.

  4. Eyþór Old Norse

    Eyþór is an Old Norse name combining "eyz" (island) and "þórr" (Thor, the thunder god), meaning "island of Thor" or referring to one blessed by Thor.

  5. Tor Norwegian

    The name Tor derives from Old Norse "Þórr," meaning "thunder," and is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European word for thunderous sound.

  6. Þórarinn Old Norse

    Þórarinn is an Old Norse name composed of "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and the diminutive suffix "-arinn," meaning "little Thor" or "follower of Thor." The name is used primarily in Iceland…

  7. Þórir Norse

    The given name 'Þórir' is derived from Old Norse and means 'thunder god' or 'thunder', with its linguistic root in the Proto-Germanic word '*þunraz', referring to the god Thor.

  8. Aathira India

    The name Aathira means "star" or "lightning" in Sanskrit, deriving from the root word "athira" (अथिर) in the Dravidian and Indo-Aryan linguistic families.

  9. Þorsteinn Old Norse

    Þorsteinn is an Old Norse name composed of "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "steinn" (stone), literally meaning "Thor's stone" or "stone of Thor." The name is primarily used in Iceland and…

  10. Rajendra Sanskrit

    Rajendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "raj" (king) and "indra" (the Hindu god of thunder and storms), meaning "king of gods" or "lord of kings." The name has been borne by…

  11. Þórunn Norse

    The given name 'Þórunn' is derived from Old Norse, meaning "thunder" or "thunder goddess", with the elements 'þórr' (thunder) and 'unn' (maiden or goddess).

  12. Tora Swedish

    Tora derives from the Old Norse word "Þórr," meaning "thunder," referring to the Norse god Thor and symbolizing strength and power.

  13. Torin English (Modern)

    Torin is derived from the Old Norse name Þórin, a diminutive form of Þórr (Thor), meaning "thunder" or "of Thor," combining the elements of the Norse god of thunder.

  14. Þóra Old Norse

    Þóra is a feminine form of the Old Norse name Þórr (Thor), derived from the Germanic root meaning "thunder," ultimately connected to the Proto-Indo-European word for thunder and the god of thunder…

  15. Torjus Norwegian

    Torjus is a Scandinavian name combining the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (Thor, the thunder god) and "Júss" (a diminutive suffix), meaning "little Thor" or derived from Thor.

  16. Torbjørn Norwegian

    Torbjørn is a Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "bjorn" (bear), meaning "Thor's bear" or "bear of Thor." The name is primarily used in…

  17. Torstein Norwegian

    Torstein is a Scandinavian name combining the Old Norse elements "Þórr" (the thunder god Thor) and "steinn" (stone), meaning "Thor's stone" or "stone of Thor." The name is primarily used in Norwegian,…

  18. Truls Norwegian

    Truls is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Þórulfr, composed of "Þórr" (Thor, the Norse god of thunder) and "ulfr" (wolf), meaning "Thor's wolf" or "wolf of Thor." The…

  19. Thorvald Danish

    Thorvald means "Thor's ruler" or "Thor's power," combining the Old Norse elements "Thor" (the thunder god) and "valdr" (ruler or power).

  20. Tuire Old Norse

    Tuire is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name Þórunn, composed of elements meaning "Thor" (the thunder god) and "woman" or "beloved." The name is primarily used in…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Names Meaning Thunder

How many baby names mean thunder?

Our database has 350 names whose documented meaning relates to thunder — including 103 names ranked for girls and 178 ranked for boys — each with its full meaning, origin, and popularity history.

What girl names mean thunder?

The top-20 list above shows the most popular names meaning thunder across 25+ countries' birth registries; use the browse list to see every girl name with this meaning and click through for details.

What boy names mean thunder?

Boy names meaning thunder appear in the ranked lists above — each name page shows pronunciation, cultural origin, numerology, and year-by-year popularity trends.

How do you know these names mean thunder?

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