Tor
The Norwegian name for the thunder god Thor is Tor.
Tor is the name used to refer to the mythological thunder god in Norwegian.
Meaning: thunder god (name)
Did you know?
- In Old Norse, the name was written as Þórr, using the letter thorn Þ which has since disappeared from the modern Norwegian alphabet.
- In Norwegian, Tor is often used as a prefix for other names, such as Tormod or Torbjørn.
- In Norwegian, the name Tor is not just a mythological reference but a common human given name. It follows the tradition of using ancient gods' names for children.
Examples in context
- Tor er en sterk gud.Thor is a strong god.
- Mange kjenner historien om Tor.Many know the story of Thor.
- Tor eier en mektig hammer.Thor owns a mighty hammer.
Example conversation
Sofie and Magnus are discussing a book about Vikings.
- SofieHvilken gud er din favoritt?Which god is your favorite?
- MagnusJeg synes Tor er den kuleste.I think Thor is the coolest.
- SofieHvorfor liker du Tor?Why do you like Thor?
- MagnusFordi han er veldig sterk.Because he is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
