Scandinavian name
Tor
Thunder; Old Norse Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder. Used as a standalone name.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 1
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
Spellings & variants
Tor · Thor
About this name
Tor is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark. 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.
Thunder; Old Norse Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder. Used as a standalone name.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- 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.
- Thyra — Thor’s warrior or thunder; Old Norse royal name.
- Torvald — Thor’s ruler; Thor + valdr.