Þór

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Thunder" or "God of Thunder"
Popularity
The name Þór is not very common outside of Iceland, where it is a popular name for boys. In Iceland, it ranked as the 31st most popular boy's name in 2020.

cartoon of the name Þór
Cartoon of Þór

Þór Name meanings & History

"Thunder" or "God of Thunder". Icelandic form of Þórr (see Thor). The name Þór is primarily used in Iceland and other Nordic countries, but it can also be found in other parts of the world among fans of Norse mythology and Scandinavian culture.

Zodiac Sign of Þór: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Þór:

T: Touchy,Testy,Truth,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Tacky

H: Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing,Haggle

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

Þór is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been several famous people named Þór throughout history, including Þórður Helgason, an Icelandic author, and Þór Steinarsson, an Icelandic football player. Additionally, the Marvel superhero Thor, based on the Norse god, has become a cultural icon and popularized the name Þór even more.

Related Names to Þór

Thor, Thore, Thorald, Thorian, Thorbjorn, Thorsten

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