At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thor's ruler
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TOR-vahld
Torvald is an Old Norse boy's name meaning “Thor's ruler”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready.
Meaning & Origin of Torvald
Meaning: Thor's ruler.
Origin: Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Torvald
TOR-vahldIPA /ˈtɔːrvɑːld/
Popularity of Torvald
Torvald doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Torvald
Similar Names
Bjorn · Halvard · Arne · Birger · Saga · Frode
