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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of names built on Thor, the thunder god
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- THOR-uh
Thora (THOR-uh) is an Old Norse name, a short form of names built on Thor, the thunder god. It keeps that bold Norse root in a compact, two-syllable shape that's easy to say and easy to spell.
Meaning & Origin of Thora
Meaning: Short form of names built on Thor, the thunder god.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Thora
THOR-uhIPA /ˈθɔːr.ə/
Popularity of Thora
Thora peaked in the U.S. at #626 in 1894, with 23 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it sat at #4995 with 27 babies, so it's still quietly in use, and a child named Thora is unlikely to share the name with many classmates.
Names Like Thora
These names have followed a similar path to Thora in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Thora mean?
Short form of names built on Thor, the thunder god. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Thora?
Thora is pronounced THOR-uh (IPA: /ˈθɔːr.ə/).
Is Thora a popular name right now?
Thora peaked at #626 in 1894 and is ranked #4995 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)
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