Thora

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Pronounced THOR-ah /ˈθɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Old Norse Thora — a feminine form linked to Thor, the thunder god — 'thunder; of Thor'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Thor: Thora is the Old Norse feminine of Thor — 'thunder'. Bold, vintage, and strong (actress Thora Birch).

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Origin MediumNorse

MeaningFrom Old Norse Thora — a feminine form linked to Thor, the thunder god — 'thunder; of Thor'

U.S. rank (2024)#4995 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Thora comes from Old Norse Thora — a feminine form tied to Thor, the god of thunder ('thunder; of Thor'). A bold, vintage, strong name across Scandinavia (actress Thora Birch).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, of-Thor at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Thora is an Old Norse name linked to Thor, the thunder god — 'thunder; of Thor'; a bold, vintage name (actress Thora Birch).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Thora — etymology

Variations

ToraThordisThyra

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thora mean?

Thora is Old Norse, linked to Thor — 'thunder; of Thor'.

How do you pronounce Thora?

It's said THOR-ah /ˈθɔr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thora a boy or girl name?

Thora is a girl's name.

How popular is Thora?

Thora is a rare name in the U.S.