Thyri

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Pronounced THEE-ree /ˈθiː.ɹi/Medium

Meaning: Thyri is a form of the Old Norse name Thyra or Tyri, built on the name of the god Thor. Historically it was a woman's name — Thyra, queen of Denmark and wife of Gorm the Old, is honoured on the Jelling runestone. Modern boys' use is a departure, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Norse name rooted in Thor: Thyri is a form of Thyra (said 'THEE-ree'). Historically a woman's name, borne by a Danish queen — we note that.

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Origin LowOld Norse

MeaningThyri is a form of the Old Norse name Thyra or Tyri, built on the name of the god Thor. Historically it was a woman's name — Thyra, queen of Denmark and wife of Gorm the Old, is honoured on the Jelling runestone. Modern boys' use is a departure, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#13995 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Thyri belongs to the Old Norse family of Thyra and Tyri, names built on the god Thor. Queen Thyra of Denmark, wife of Gorm the Old and mother of Harald Bluetooth, is commemorated on the Jelling runestone. The name's history is a women's history; its modern use for boys is a recent crossover, which we note honestly (said 'THEE-ree').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Norse, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Queen Thyra of Denmark is named on the great Jelling runestone, raised by her husband Gorm the Old — one of the oldest written traces of the name. It was a woman's name then, a lean we note now (said 'THEE-ree').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Thyri — Old Norse Thyra/Tyri, built on Thor; Queen Thyra of Denmark (Jelling runestone)

Variations

ThyraTyriTyra

Nicknames

ThyRi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thyri mean?

Thyri is a form of the Old Norse name Thyra, built on the name of the god Thor. Historically it was a woman's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Thyri?

It's said THEE-ree /ˈθiː.ɹi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thyri a boy or girl name?

Here Thyri is used as a boy's name, though historically Thyra was a woman's name, borne by a Danish queen — a lean we note.

How popular is Thyri?

Thyri is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.