Girl
Thora
thunder
About Thora
With its bold single syllable and strong consonant sounds, Thora presents a name of remarkable character. The name suggests resilience and determination, qualities many parents hope to instill in their daughters. Its Norse heritage brings mythological associations without feeling overly dramatic or pretentious in modern contexts. Thora works exceptionally well for families who appreciate vintage names experiencing revival, yet it remains rare enough to ensure individuality. The simplicity of spelling and pronunciation makes it practical for everyday use while maintaining an air of mystery and strength. This name ages beautifully from infancy through adulthood, never feeling too cute or juvenile. Parents drawn to literary traditions will appreciate its appearance in classic and contemporary works alike.
Popularity of the Name Thora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #690 | |
| 1885 | #791 | |
| 1889 | #836 | |
| 1890 | #725 | |
| 1891 | #692 | |
| 1892 | #663 | |
| 1893 | #896 | |
| 1894 | #626 | |
| 1895 | #924 | |
| 1896 | #944 | |
| 1897 | #866 | |
| 1898 | #787 | |
| 1899 | #903 | |
| 1900 | #778 | |
| 1901 | #913 | |
| 1902 | #845 | |
| 1903 | #895 | |
| 1904 | #935 | |
| 1905 | #867 | |
| 1906 | #715 | |
| 1907 | #835 | |
| 1908 | #878 | |
| 1909 | #811 | |
| 1910 | #703 | |
| 1911 | #837 | |
| 1912 | #769 | #180 |
| 1913 | #693 | #135 |
| 1914 | #848 | #128 |
| 1915 | #808 | #122 |
| 1916 | #808 | #121 |
| 1917 | #944 | #107 |
| 1918 | #928 | #115 |
| 1920 | #988 | #197 |
| 1923 | #950 | |
| 1919 | #151 | |
| 1921 | #132 | |
| 1922 | #195 | |
| 1924 | #198 | |
| 1925 | #211 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Thora
Names Similar to Thora
Nicknames for Thora
- Thor
- Tori
- Thori
- Ora
- Thora
Famous People Named Thora
| Thora Birch | American actress |
| Thora Hird | British actress |
| Thora Andresdottir | Icelandic chess player |
| Thora Dardel | Swedish artist |
| Thora van Deken | Dutch swimmer |
| Thora Karitina Asgeirsdottir | Icelandic politician |
| Thora Jeejeebhoy | Indian-Canadian philanthropist |
| Thora Nordstedt | Swedish journalist |
| Thora Sila | Greenlandic singer-songwriter |
| Thora Krogstad | Norwegian handball player |
| Thora Raven | British poet |
| Thora Cook | Australian musician |
| Thora Saize | Namibian lawyer |
| Thora Schoonmaker | American editor |
| Thora Stowell | New Zealand artist |
| Thora McHugh | Scottish environmentalist |
| Thora Smith | Canadian journalist |
| Thora Høyland | Norwegian politician |
| Thora Brylowe | American academic |
| Thora Iversdatter | Norwegian businesswoman |
Characters Named Thora
| Thora the Valkyrie | Mythological Norse warrior maiden |
| Thora Bjornsdottir | Character in the novel "Burial Rites" by Hannah Kent |
| Thora Grey | Character in the novel "Breathe" by Sarah Crossan |
| Thora Brinck | Character in the film "The Invisible" - 2002 |
| Thora Fortuna | Character in the video game "The Banner Saga" |
| Thora Peale | Character in the novel "The Outlander" by Gil Adamson |
| Thora Baggins | Hobbit character in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium |
| Thora Read | Character in the film "The Quick and the Dead" - 1995 |
| Thora Greenleaf | Character in the "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" series by Kathryn Lasky |
| Thora Van Rosenfeldt | Character in the film "White Raven" - 2015 |
| Thora Vingard | Character in the video game "The Long Dark" |
| Thora Sniss | Character in the film "Erik the Viking" - 1989 |
| Thora Zapper | Character in the animated series "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" |
| Thora K | Character in the film "Thora Hird's Praise Be!" - 1994 |