Girl Name · Norse Origin
Thora
Thora means “Thor”. It is a girl's name of Norse origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Thora — a girl name from the Norse tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Thor", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Thyra is on your shortlist, Thora belongs in the same conversation.
Thora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Thor
Origin: Norse naming roots help connect Thora to related Norse baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Thora as T·H·O·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Thora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Thora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Thoraa, Thorae, Thoray, Thor.
- Nicknames: Tho and T.
- Middle names: Pair Thora with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Thora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Thyra, Thera, Theora, Tarra, Tiera — full picks on the sibling names for Thora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Thora? Browse our names like Thora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Thora
What does the name Thora mean?
Thora means "Thor" and is of Norse origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Thora is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Thora?
Thora originates in Norse naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Thora?
Thora has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Thora a boy's or girl's name?
Thora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Thora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Thora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Thora?
Names that share Thora's sound and style include Thyra, Thera, Theora, Tarra, Tiera.
What middle names pair well with Thora?
Good middle-name fits for Thora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Thora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Thora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Thora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Thora share its rhythm without rhyming — Thyra, Thera, Theora all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.