Thora Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: THOR-uh //ˈθɔːrə//

Origin: Norse; Scandinavian

Meaning: Norse: thunder goddess; Scandinavian: a variant of the name Thor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thora has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the name Þórr, which means "thunder." This name is associated with the Norse god Thor, a prominent figure in Norse mythology known for his strength and protection of humanity. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Scandinavian languages during the Viking Age, when Norse culture and language began to intermingle with Old English.

The name Thora can also be linked to the Proto-Germanic *Þunraz, which shares the same meaning of thunder, highlighting its ancient linguistic heritage. Historically, the name Thora has been borne by various figures throughout the centuries.

In Norse mythology, Thor was not only a god of thunder but also a protector of mankind, which imbued the name with connotations of strength and resilience. The name has also appeared in various forms across different cultures, including as Thora in Scandinavian countries and as a variant of the name in other Germanic languages.

The name's association with the divine and its mythological roots contributed to its endurance in various cultures. Culturally, Thora resonates with themes of power and protection, reflecting the attributes of the god Thor.

In addition to its mythological significance, the name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing strength and fortitude. The name may also be connected to the Hebrew name Torah, which refers to the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, although this connection is more thematic than etymological.

Overall, Thora embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance, rooted in ancient traditions and mythologies.

Famous people named Thora

In this section, you will find notable people named Thora. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Thora who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Thora who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Thora Birch is an actress best known for American Beauty, Hocus Pocus, and Ghost World.

Thora Hird was an actress and comedian best known for her work on Last of the Summer Wine, The Bitch, and her television specials.

Fictional characters named Thora

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Thora is a fictional character from the comic book series Thor. She is a powerful warrior and a member of the Asgardian pantheon, often associated with the character Thor.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Thora, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Thora. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thora was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Thora has ranked as high as #1477 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Utah, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Iowa.

In the past 5 years the name Thora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Thora is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Thora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Thora.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 20 20
2024 27 27
2023 33 33
2022 51 51
2021 38 38
2020 46 46
2019 27 27
2018 33 33
2017 29 29
2016 22 22
2015 22 22
2014 20 20
2013 25 25
2012 21 21
2011 19 19
2010 10 10
2009 8 8
2008 11 11
2007 15 15
2006 8 8
2005 7 7
2004 9 9
2003 5 5
2002 5 5
2001 8 8
2000 7 7
1999 7 7
1993 5 5
1982 5 5
1978 6 6
1976 5 5
1974 5 5
1973 7 7
1972 5 5
1970 7 7
1968 7 7
1966 6 6
1965 5 5
1964 6 6
1963 6 6
1962 5 5
1960 7 7
1959 6 6
1958 8 8
1957 9 9
1956 15 15
1955 10 10
1954 8 8
1953 17 17
1952 9 9
1951 9 9
1950 10 10
1949 13 13
1948 7 7
1947 19 19
1946 14 14
1945 10 10
1944 12 12
1943 21 21
1942 12 12
1941 19 19
1940 11 11
1939 16 16
1938 16 16
1937 15 15
1936 19 19
1935 20 20
1934 24 24
1933 21 21
1932 23 23
1931 24 24
1930 26 26
1929 24 24
1928 40 40
1927 36 36
1926 47 47
1925 37 37
1924 44 44
1923 61 61
1922 41 41
1921 48 48
1920 56 56
1919 52 52
1918 60 60
1917 55 55
1916 72 72
1915 67 67
1914 49 49
1913 57 57
1912 43 43
1911 27 27
1910 37 37
1909 26 26
1908 21 21
1907 21 21
1906 27 27
1905 19 19
1904 16 16
1903 16 16
1902 18 18
1901 14 14
1900 23 23
1899 14 14
1898 19 19
1897 15 15
1896 13 13
1895 13 13
1894 23 23
1893 12 12
1892 20 20
1891 16 16
1890 15 15
1889 11 11
1888 8 8
1887 5 5
1885 9 9
1884 5 5
1883 9 9

Top States for Thora (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MN 5
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