Name Meaning & Origin
"A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind."
Thor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include:Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson, Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Nis Christiansen (1957–1981), American serial killer Thor Erdahl, Norwegian painter Thor Falkanger, Norwegian legal scholar Thor Fossum (1916–1993), Norwegian politician Thor Furulund (1943–2016), Norwegian painter Thor Griffith, American football player Thor Gystad (1919–2007), Norwegian politician Thor Halvorssen (businessman) (1943–2014), Venezuelan-Norwegian businessman and ambassador Thor Halvorssen, Venezuelan human rights advocate and film producer Thor Hansen (1947–2018), Norwegian poker player Thor Harris, American musician Thor Henning (1894–1967), Swedish swimmer
Thor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include:Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson, Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Nis Christiansen (1957–1981), American serial killer Thor Erdahl, Norwegian painter Thor Falkanger, Norwegian legal scholar Thor Fossum (1916–1993), Norwegian politician Thor Furulund (1943–2016), Norwegian painter Thor Griffith, American football player Thor Gystad (1919–2007), Norwegian politician Thor Halvorssen (businessman) (1943–2014), Venezuelan-Norwegian businessman and ambassador Thor Halvorssen, Venezuelan human rights advocate and film producer Thor Hansen (1947–2018), Norwegian poker player Thor Harris, American musician Thor Henning (1894–1967), Swedish swimmer…
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
Based on 4,810 US Social Security records
Root element "Thor" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~4,810 people named Thor in the US. Peaked in 2015 with 118 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Thor is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.
Thor is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 4,810 people in the United States are named Thor. The name peaked in 2015 with 118 recorded uses.
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