Torvald: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Torvald – 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

Phonetic: TOR-vahld   IPA: /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.

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