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Torvi

♀ Girl

Pronounced TOR-vee /ˈtɔr.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse — linked to the god Thor (as in Torvi/Thorvi); popularized by the TV series VikingsLow

In 30 seconds: Norse and fierce: Torvi ties to the god Thor — a shieldmaiden's name from TV's Vikings. Strong, striking, and rare.
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Origin LowOld Norse
MeaningFrom Old Norse — linked to the god Thor (as in Torvi/Thorvi); popularized by the TV series Vikings
U.S. rank (2025)#5386 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172025

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

Torvi comes from Old Norse — linked to the god Thor (the thunder-god), in the Thorvi/Torvi family of names (the precise form is debated, which we note). Popularized by the TV series Vikings, it's a fierce, rare name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, of-Thor at the (likely) root, and fierce.

Did you know? Torvi, a shieldmaiden in the TV series Vikings, draws on Old Norse names linked to Thor (the thunder-god); it's a strong, striking pick.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Torvi (Norse) — form debated

Variations

ThorviTorvikTova

Nicknames

Tori

Famous Bearers

  • ★Torvi (Vikings)
    Character in the historical drama TV series Vikings, portrayed by actress Georgia Hirst

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torvi mean?

Torvi is Old Norse, linked to the god Thor; the precise form is debated.

How do you pronounce Torvi?

It's said TOR-vee /ˈtɔr.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torvi a boy or girl name?

Torvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Torvi?

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

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