Meaning & Origin
A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.
Thor is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Norse Þórr, meaning 'thunder' — the name of the powerful Aesir god of thunder, strength, and protection in Norse mythology. Thor was the most popular Norse deity among common people, who invoked him for protection against chaos.
With nearly 5,000 recorded births in U.S. SSA data, Thor has a meaningful history in American naming, particularly in Scandinavian-heritage communities. Marvel's Thor — portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the MCU — brought the god's name to an entirely new global audience, making it one of the few genuinely ancient mythological names that also feels absolutely current.