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The baby name Thora is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈθɔːrə/ (THOR-ə); Scandinavian: /ˈtoːra/ (TOH-ra).

Thora is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: English: /ˈθɔːrə/ (THOR-ə); Scandinavian: /ˈtoːra/ (TOH-ra)

What is the meaning of the name Thora ?

The baby name Thora is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈθɔːrə/ (THOR-ə); Scandinavian: /ˈtoːra/ (TOH-ra).

Thora is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Thora is the Anglicized form of Old Norse Þóra, the feminine counterpart of Þórr (Thor), from Proto‑Germanic *þunraz “thunder.” The name thus conveys “thunder” or “of Thor,” evoking power and divine protection in Norse belief. It appears throughout medieval Scandinavian sources, notably in the legend of Þóra Borgarhjǫrtr, bride of Ragnar Loðbrók, and is attested in Icelandic sagas and early parish records. Through Scandinavian migration and 19th‑century Romantic fascination with Viking lore, Thora entered broader European and English‑language use.

Variants include Tora (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish) and Þóra (Icelandic); related theophoric forms are Þórdís/Thordis and Toril/Torhild. Diminutives are uncommon, though Tori is sometimes used. The name enjoyed modest popularity across Scandinavia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has seen periodic revivals as a vintage, mythic-leaning choice. Pronounced TOH-rah in Nordic languages and THOR-uh in English.

Thora has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Thora

Thora Birch Actor · Born 1982 · United States Thora Birch is an American actor best known for her role as Jane Burnham in the film 'American Beauty'. She also starred in 'Ghost World' and 'Hocus Pocus'. Born in 1982, she began her career as a child actor and quickly became a prominent figure in the 1990s and early 2000s film industry. Thora Hird Actor · Born 1911 · United Kingdom Thora Hird was a beloved British actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'In Loving Memory'. She had a long and successful career in television and film, charming audiences with her comedic talent and warmth.

Thora – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Iceland Girls 0 #51 12 132
Norway Girls 2023 #112 6 467
Sweden Girls 2019 #171 3 1,585
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Girls 2022 #273 8 2,867
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
DK Girls 0 #296 21 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #729 10 3,895
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,079 63 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Thora is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Canada
Sweden
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Thora

Thora is predominantly a girl's name.
Thora is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˈθɔːrə/ (THOR-ə); Scandinavian: /ˈtoːra/ (TOH-ra).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Þóra, Thóra, Tóra and Tora.
Across languages, Thora has these equivalents: Thor (male equivalent), Tor (Scandinavian masculine), Donar (Germanic equivalent of Thor).
Yes — Thora ranked #112 in Norway in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Thora ranks highest in Norway (#112 in 2023).
Thora's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #126 in 2016 to #112 in 2023 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Thora are in our database, including Thora Birch (Actor), Thora Hird (Actor).