Thora Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thora Name at a Glance

Name	Thora
Meaning	Feminine name honouring Thor, head of the Norse pantheon and god of thunder.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Thora Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thora means “Feminine name honouring Thor, head of the Norse pantheon and 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.

Thora Name Origin

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

Is Thora a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Thora

When considering Thora 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.