Thor
/thawr/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Thor is a English name meaning "Thunder". The name Thor originates from Old Norse *Þórr*, derived from Proto-Germanic *Þunraz*, meaning "thunder."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic thawr
IPA θɔɹ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as thawr. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Thor
- · Thor Heyerdahl - Explorer
- · Thor Bjornsson - Actor & Strongman
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