The baby name Thorvald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈθɔːr.vɑld/ (THOR-vald).
Thorvald is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Thorvald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈθɔːr.vɑld/ (THOR-vald).
Thorvald is Norse in Origin.
Thorvald is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, from Þórr, the thunder-god, and valdr, “ruler; power.” The compound is typically understood as “ruler (empowered by) Thor,” reflecting the Norse theophoric custom of invoking a deity’s protection in personal names and connoting leadership, might, and guardianship.
The name appears throughout Viking-Age Scandinavia and persists into modern times. Notable bearers include the explorer Thorvald Eiriksson, son of Erik the Red, associated with early Norse voyages to North America, and Danish statesman Thorvald Stauning, a 20th-century prime minister. Usage peaked in Denmark and Norway in the late 1800s and early 1900s, later declining yet remaining recognizable across the Nordic world. Established variants are Torvald (Norwegian/Swedish) and Þorvaldur (Icelandic); Thorwald occurs in Germanic and Anglicized contexts. Related surnames include Torvalds (e.g., Linus Torvalds). Nicknames and short forms sometimes include Tor and Valdi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #121 | 14 | 444 |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #310 | 16 | 7,401 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| France | Boys | 2012 | #412 | 3 | 2,840 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #674 | 9 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 5,873 |
Thorvald is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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