Torkel Name Meaning
The name Torkel comes from Norwegian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Torkel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Torkel Name Meaning
Norwegian, SwedishFrom the Old Norse name Þórketill meaning "Thor's cauldron" from the name of the Norse god Þórr (see THOR) combined with ketill "cauldron".
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