Thyri

♀ Girl

Pronounced THIHR-ee /ˈθɪr.i/Medium

Meaning: associated with Thor; likely 'Thor's protection/warrior'Low

In 30 seconds: Thyri is an Old Norse name linked to the god Thor, often read as 'Thor's protection' or 'Thor's warrior.' It carries the weight of Norse mythology in a short, striking form.

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Origin MediumOld Norse

Meaningassociated with Thor; likely 'Thor's protection/warrior'

U.S. rank (2025)#3292 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 347

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

Rooted in Old Norse, Thyri ties a girl's name to Thor, with its likely sense being 'Thor's protection' or a warrior connection. The exact reading is best given cautiously, but the link to Thor is clear. It belongs to a tradition where divine names were woven into personal ones.

The name carries real history through Thyra, also written Thyri, a queen of Denmark and wife of Gorm the Old. Its crisp, two-syllable sound keeps an ancient name feeling sharp.

Did you know? Thyri was borne by a historical Danish queen, the wife of Gorm the Old, and its first element relates to the god Thor.

Overall data confidence 62%

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Famous Bearers

★Thyra (Thyri) of Denmark (d. c.935-958)
Queen of Denmark, wife of Gorm the Old

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thyri mean?

Thyri is associated with the god Thor and likely means 'Thor's protection' or 'Thor's warrior.' It is an Old Norse name.

How do you pronounce Thyri?

It's commonly said THIHR-ee /ˈθɪr.i/.

Is Thyri a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Thyri is used as a girl name.

How popular is Thyri?

In 2024, Thyri ranked #2572 in the U.S. for girls, with 69 births recorded.