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Thor

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Thor: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2018.

The name Thor is unmistakably Norse, drawn directly from the Old Norse Þórr, the thunder god of Germanic mythology whose hammer Mjölnir was said to summon lightning and protect mankind. Its meaning is simply "thunder." The most famous bearer is the god himself, but in modern times the name has been popularised globally by Marvel Comics' superhero Thor, portrayed by actor Chris Hemsworth—though the comic character, created by Stan Lee, is technically a reimagined version. In Scotland, a notable bearer is Thor Johnson, a Swedish-born footballer who played for clubs like Dundee United in the 1970s. Several places in Scotland share the root, including the villages of Thorter and Thorter Hill, both etymologically linked to "thwart" rather than to Thor. The name remains rare but striking, often chosen by parents drawn to its mythic power and brevity.