Thora
Thora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Thora
Root meaning: “Thor”
- A female given name from Old Norse occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.
Etymology
Short form of Old Norse female given names beginning with Þórr (“Thor”).
How popular is Thora?
Since 1880, 2,424 girls in the U.S. have been named Thora. Its highest rank for girls was #626 in 1894. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Thora
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Old Norse occasionally borrowed from Sca girl names
Thora FAQ
What does the name Thora mean?
Thora traces back to a root meaning "Thor". A female given name from Old Norse occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia. Short form of Old Norse female given names beginning with Þórr (“Thor”).
What is the origin of the name Thora?
Thora is listed as a name of Old Norse occasionally borrowed from Sca origin.
How popular is the name Thora?
Since 1880, 2,424 girls in the U.S. have been named Thora. Its highest rank for girls was #626 in 1894. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Thora a boy or girl name?
Thora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,424 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.