Thora

THO-rah'THAW-ruh'2 syllables
🇮🇸Old Norse
Protective

MEANING

Thunder goddess

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse name Þóra, a feminine form of Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Norse mythology, Thor is one of the most powerful gods, and the name Thora implies strength and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Scandinavia, especially in Iceland and Norway, often given to daughters in families with a rich Norse heritage.

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The name Thora means "thunder goddess" in Old Norse.
Thora has Scandinavian origins. Derived from the Old Norse name Þóra, a feminine form of Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder.
Thora is pronounced THO-rah (THAW-ruh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Thora include Tori, Tora.
Some middle name ideas for Thora include Rose, Grace, Mae, Claire, Jane.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Thora include Loki, Freya, Astrid.
The most common spelling is Thora. Alternative spellings include Thorra, Thorah.