| Meaning | from Thor's people |
| Origin | English, Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Tory |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Tor-y |
About Tory
Crisp and efficient, this four-letter name delivers impact through simplicity and clarity. Its balanced structure and confident sound create an impression of capability and directness. The name works beautifully across genders but carries particular strength as a masculine choice. It has a modern, streamlined quality that appeals to contemporary sensibilities while avoiding trendy excess. The brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, practical considerations that matter in daily life. Parents drawn to this name often appreciate its no-nonsense quality combined with underlying warmth. It suggests someone practical yet creative, traditional yet progressive—embodying multiple qualities without contradiction. The name ages remarkably well from childhood through professional adulthood.
Nicknames for Tory
| Tor |
| T.R. |
| Troy |
| Torey |
Famous People Named Tory
| Tory Lanez | Canadian rapper |
| Tory Belleci | American television personality and model maker |
| Tory Kittles | American actor |
| Tory Burch | American fashion designer |
| Tory Nyhaug | Canadian BMX cyclist |
| Tory Polone | American film producer |
| Tory Epps | American football player |
| Tory Christopher | American cinematographer |
| Tory Dent | American poet |
| Tory Bowen | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Tory DiPietro | American ice hockey player |
| Tory Perfetti | Canadian politician |
| Tory Doerksen | Canadian film producer |
| Tory Woodbury | American basketball player |
| Tory Carissimo | American musician |
| Tory Jensen | American soccer player |
| Tory Weber | American artist |
| Tory Green | American basketball player |
| Tory Harris | American politician |
| Tory Robertson | American baseball player |
Characters Named Tory
| Tory Brennan | from the "Virals" book series |
| Tory Kassidy | from the "Power Rangers Dino Thunder" TV series |
| Tory Foster | from the movie "American Wedding" |
| Tory Shepherd | from the book "The Gift" by Danielle Steel |
| Tory Duran | from the "Star Wars - X-Wing" book series |
| Tory Hardy | from the book "Sloppy Firsts" by Megan McCafferty |
| Tory Nichols | from the TV show "The Game" |
| Tory Wyler | from the book "Bingo" by Rita Mae Brown |
| Tory Fallon | from the book "Yours Until Dawn" by Teresa Medeiros |
| Tory Bruno | from the webcomic "Stand Still, Stay Silent" |
| Tory Cobb | from the book "Final Jeopardy" by Linda Fairstein |
| Tory Marcellus | from the book "After Caroline" by Kay Hooper |
| Tory Kittrell | from the book "The Heir" by Grace Burrowes |
| Tory Richards | from the book "Taming a Maverick" by Jude Stephens |
| Tory Grey | from the book "The Temptress" by Jude Deveraux |
| Tory Chandler | from the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Tory Frazer | from the TV show "Heartland" |