Scandinavian name
Thyra
Thor’s warrior or thunder; Old Norse royal name.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- International spelling
- medium
About this name
Thyra is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Denmark, Norway, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Thor’s warrior or thunder; Old Norse royal name.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Alfhild — Elf battle; Old Norse álfr (elf) + hildr (battle).
- Odin — Fury, inspiration; chief god in Norse mythology.
- Ragnar — Warrior or judgment counsel (traditional compound readings).
- Sigurd — Victory guardian; Old Norse sigr (victory) + varðr (guardian). Famous Norse saga hero.
- Tor — Thunder; Old Norse Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder. Used as a standalone name.