Tyra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Tyra

What is the meaning of the name Tyra ?

The baby name Tyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TY-rah (English: /ˈtaɪ.rə/).

Tyra is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Tyra is a Scandinavian feminine name, most commonly treated as the modern form of Danish–Swedish Thyra, from Old Norse Þýri/Þyri. Its etymology is debated, though many scholars link it to the theonym Týr, the Norse god of law and heroic glory, giving the sense “of Týr” or “battle, warrior.” A minority view connects it with Old Norse þýrr “mild, gentle,” yielding a softer interpretation; both readings circulate in modern name literature.

Attested in medieval Scandinavia, the name is famously borne by Queen Thyra Dannebod (10th century), consort of Gorm the Old and mother of Harald Bluetooth. It saw periodic revival in the Nordic countries and entered wider Anglophone use in the late 20th century, boosted by the prominence of American model and television host Tyra Banks. Established variants include Thyra, Thyri, and Icelandic Týra; modern spellings such as Tyrah also appear. The masculine counterpart is Tyr/Týr, and a common short form is Ty.