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Thorfinn

♂ Boy

Pronounced THOR-fin /ˈθɔr.fɪn/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse Thorfinnr — Thor (the thunder god) + finnr, 'a Finn/Sami; a wanderer', hence 'Thor's Finn/wanderer'; we note the deity elementLow

In 30 seconds: Thor's Finn; a wanderer of Thor: Thorfinn is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Thorfinnr — Thor (the thunder god) + finnr, 'a Finn/Sami; a wanderer', hence 'Thor's Finn/wanderer'; we note the deity element
U.S. rank (2025)#8188 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

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

Thorfinn comes from the Old Norse Thorfinnr — Thor (the thunder god) + finnr, 'a Finn/Sami; a wanderer', hence 'Thor's Finn/wanderer' (we note the deity element). A crisp, classic name (said 'THOR-fin').

In the U.S. it appears as a Norse revival name (also a Vinland Saga hero). Rare, Thor's-Finn at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Thorfinn joins Thor (the thunder god) and finnr, 'a Finn/wanderer', hence 'Thor's Finn/wanderer' — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity element; said 'THOR-fin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Thorfinn — Norse; deity element

Variations

ThorfinnrTorfinn

Nicknames

Finn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thorfinn mean?

Thorfinn is Old Norse for 'Thor's Finn/wanderer' (Thor, the thunder god, + finnr, 'a Finn'). We note the deity element.

How do you pronounce Thorfinn?

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

Is Thorfinn a boy or girl name?

Thorfinn is a boy's name.

How popular is Thorfinn?

Thorfinn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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