Tyr Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tyr Name at a Glance

Name	Tyr
Meaning	God of war.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tyr Mean?

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

Tyr Name Origin

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

Is Tyr a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Tyr

When considering Tyr 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.