Thor

At a Glance: Name: Thor – Meaning: thunder – Origin: Scandinavian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: THOR

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Thor is a bold, short name for a boy, rooted in Scandinavian tradition and carrying a clear, literal meaning: thunder. It's pronounced straightforwardly, THOR (/ˈθɔːr), and has a larger-than-life, almost storybook quality while still sounding right at home on a kid today. If you want a name with real weight behind it, this is a one-word statement.

Meaning & Origin of Thor

Meaning: Thunder.

Origin: Scandinavian.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Thor

Phonetic: THOR   IPA: /ˈθɔːr/

Popularity of Thor

Thor had its biggest moment in 1968, when 67 baby boys were given the name and it ranked #883 nationally. By 2024 it had cooled off considerably, dropping to #2820 with just 46 boys given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1904–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Thor mean?

Thunder. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thor)

How do you pronounce Thor?

Thor is pronounced THOR (IPA: /ˈθɔːr/).

Is Thor a popular name right now?

Thor peaked at #883 in 1968 and is ranked #2820 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)

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