Scandinavian name

Torsten

Thor's stone; Old Norse Þórsteinn, combining Thor (the god) with steinn (stone).

Typical use: male
Syllables: 2
Regions: Sweden, Norway, Denmark
International spelling: high

Spellings & variants

Torsten · Thorsten · Þórsteinn

About this name

Torsten is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Sweden, Norway, 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. Thor's stone; Old Norse Þórsteinn, combining Thor (the god) with steinn (stone). Thematic tags include norse, myth, classic. Use filters in Scandinavian Baby Name Finder to compare syllables, origins, and similar names before you shortlist.

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Related Scandinavian names

Siv — Bride; mythic wife of Thor in Norse tradition.
Arne — Eagle; from Old Norse Arni, related to Örn (eagle).
Dag — Day; short Old Norse name.
Erik — Eternal ruler; from Old Norse Eiríkr.
Gerd — Enclosure, protector; Old Norse Gerðr, a giantess in Norse myth who became the wife of Freyr.

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