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At a Glance: Name: Tor – Meaning: thunder (a short form of the god-name Thor) – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: TOR
Tor is an Old Norse name meaning thunder, and it works as a short form of the god-name Thor. It's a single crisp syllable, easy to spell and easy to say.
Meaning & Origin of Tor
Meaning: Thunder (a short form of the god-name Thor).
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tor
Phonetic: TOR IPA: /tɔːr/
Popularity of Tor
Tor peaked at #1426 in 1965, when 30 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #10695 with 7 babies, so a child named Tor is very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1950–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Tor mean?
Thunder (a short form of the god-name Thor). (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(given_name))
How do you pronounce Tor?
Tor is pronounced TOR (IPA: /tɔːr/).
Is Tor a popular name right now?
Tor peaked at #1426 in 1965 and is ranked #10695 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2023.)
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