Tor Name Meaning
The name Tor comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tor below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Tor Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, DanishModern Scandinavian form of Þórr (see THOR). It was not used as a personal name until the 18th century. It is sometimes used as a short form of names of Old Norse origin that begin with the...
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