The story behind Thora
A feminine form linked to Thor, the god of thunder.
Numerology
Full numerology breakdown
Thora’s number is 8.
Ambition and material achievement. Eights are read as goal-oriented and authoritative, comfortable with responsibility and long-term reach.
Related names
More Old Norse names to consider.
Astrid
“Divinely beautiful, or fair god” — Girl name
Bjorn
“Bear” — Boy name
Erik
“Eternal ruler, or ever-powerful” — Boy name
Freya
“Lady, noblewoman” — Girl name
Gunnar
“Warrior, battler” — Boy name
Ingrid
“Beautiful, beloved by ing” — Girl name
Quick answers
About the name Thora.
What does Thora mean?
Thora means “thunder.” It carries Old Norse roots. A feminine form linked to Thor, the god of thunder.
How do you pronounce Thora?
Thora is pronounced THOR-uh, with 2 syllables.
Is Thora a boy name, girl name, or unisex?
Thora is most commonly used as a girl name in its Old Norse naming tradition, though usage can vary by region and generation.