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Thyra

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Pronounced THY-rah /ˈθaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Tyra/Thyra — variously 'dedicated to Thor' and 'the warrior of the god Thor'; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Dedicated to Thor; Thor's warrior: Thyra is Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'THY-rah').
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Origin LowOld Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Tyra/Thyra — variously 'dedicated to Thor' and 'the warrior of the god Thor'; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#11838 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818962025

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

Thyra comes from the Old Norse Tyra/Thyra — variously 'dedicated to Thor' and 'the warrior of the god Thor' (we note the deity link). A crisp, classic name (said 'THY-rah'; borne by Danish queens).

In the U.S. and Denmark it appears as a classic Norse name. Rare in the U.S., dedicated-to-Thor at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Thyra/Tyra comes from the Old Norse, variously 'dedicated to Thor' and 'Thor's warrior' — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity link; said 'THY-rah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Thyra — Old Norse; deity link

Variations

TyraToraThora

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If you like Thyra…

Tyra— a kin spelling
Thora— a fellow Thor-linked Norse girls' name
Freya— a sound-neighbor Norse girls' name
Sigrid— a companion Norse girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thyra mean?

Thyra is Old Norse, variously 'dedicated to Thor' and 'Thor's warrior'. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Thyra?

It's said THY-rah /ˈθaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thyra a boy or girl name?

Thyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Thyra?

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

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