Tormund Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOR-mund /ˈtɔːr.mʌnd/
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Thunder protection
Historical & Cultural Background
Tormund is derived from Old Norse elements, where 'Thor' refers to the god of thunder and 'mund' means protection. The name has roots in Scandinavian culture, reflecting the importance of Norse mythology in shaping names.
It is relatively uncommon outside of Nordic countries but has gained some popularity in modern media.
Fictional characters named Tormund
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Tormund Giantsbane is a character from the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for his role as a leader among the Free Folk.
Tormund is portrayed in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', where he is depicted as a fierce warrior and ally of Jon Snow.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tormund was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Tormund has ranked as high as #15960 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Tormund has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tormund 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 Tormund 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 Tormund.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 10 |
Top States for Tormund
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