Meaning: Thunder
The story
Thor comes from the Norse thunder name Þórr. In mythology he is associated with storms, strength and the hammer Mjölnir; modern Scandinavian pronunciations differ from the usual English one.
Spellings & variants
- Tor
- Þór
- Thorr
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Thor comes from Old Norse.
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