Tor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tor Name at a Glance

Name	Tor
Meaning	Variant of Torrence: from the craggy hills. Tor is a name for a craggy hilltop and also may refer to a watchtower.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tor means “Variant of Torrence: from the craggy hills. Tor is a name for a craggy hilltop and also may refer to a watchtower”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tor Name Origin

Our database records Tor under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tor a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tor is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tor

When considering Tor for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.