Tor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tor Name at a Glance

Name	Tor
Meaning	God of thunder.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tor 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.

Tor Name Origin

Our database records Tor under Norse origin. Browse more Norse 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.