Thora

Meaning of Thora

Thora traces its lineage to the Old Norse name Þóra, the feminine form of Þórr—god of thunder—imbuing the name with an aura of elemental strength and protective resolve. Phonemically rendered in English as THOR-uh (/θɔrə/ or /θɑrə/), its crisp consonants and broad vowels carry a resonance reminiscent of a distant storm, yet through a Persian lens also evoke the sonorous cadences of ancient mountain epithets. In the United States, Thora has maintained a modest profile—ranked 923rd in 2024 births after fluctuating throughout the 700s and 900s in recent decades, an oscillation more capricious than Thor’s own temperament. Analytically speaking, its gradual revival reflects a broader appetite for heritage names that balance mythic gravitas with contemporary understatement, granting Thora a niche distinction for parents seeking a name both storied and singular.