Thor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thor Name at a Glance

Name	Thor
Meaning	Thunder. Mythological Thor was the Norse god of thunder and one of the sons of Odin. Thursday was named for Thor.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Thor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thor means “Thunder. Mythological Thor was the Norse god of thunder and one of the sons of Odin. Thursday was named for Thor”. 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 Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian 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.