Thor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thor Name at a Glance

Name	Thor
Meaning	God of thunder.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Thor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thor means “God of thunder”. 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.

Thor Name Origin

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

Is Thor a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Thor

When considering Thor 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.