Tor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Tor is derived from the Old Norse name Þórr, which means "thunder". In Norse mythology, Thor was the god of thunder and strength.
Pronunciation
TOOR
Tor is pronounced as "tore".
Popularity
Tor is not a very common name in the world. It is most commonly used in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

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Tor Name meanings & History

Tor is derived from the Old Norse name Þórr, which means "thunder". In Norse mythology, Thor was the god of thunder and strength. Modern Scandinavian form of Þórr (see Thor). It was not used as a personal name until the 18th century. It is sometimes used as a short form of names of Old Norse origin that begin with the element Tor, which is also a derivative of Þórr. Tor is a popular name in Scandinavian countries, and it is often given to baby boys for its strong and masculine meaning. It can be used as a first name or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Tor: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tor:

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

O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

Tor is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Tor include Tor Olav Trøim, a Norwegian business magnate, and Tor Endresen, a Norwegian singer.

2.) Tor (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Norwegian) thunder. (Tiv) royalty, king.

Other Forms: Tore, Torre


3.) Tor (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Norwegian) thunder. (Tiv) royalty, king.

Other Forms: Tore, Torre


4.) Tor (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) thunder; brash

Other Forms: Thor, Torr, Torri, Torrie, Torry


5.) Tor (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "Thor's eagle"

Pronunciation: TOOR
The name Tor is pronounced as "tore" or "tor" in English.


Description: "Thor's eagle". Means "king" in Tiv. Tor is commonly used as a standalone name, but it can also be used as a nickname for names such as Torsten, Thor, or Torquil.

6.) Tor (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology

Pronunciation: TOOR
Tawr


Description: Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology. Means "king" in Tiv. Tor is generally used as a first name but can also be used as a last name.

Famous People

Tor Johnson (Swedish actor and professional wrestler).

Related Names to Tor

Thor, Torin, Torvald, Torsten

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