Tor

Tor Meaning & Origin

About Tor
The name "Tor" is of Scandinavian origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old Norse word "Þórr," which means "thunder" and refers to the Norse god of thunder, Thor. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old Norse word "tórr," meaning "tower" or "rock." As a given name, Tor is often associated with strength, power, and stability, reflecting the characteristics of the god Thor or the symbolism of a tower or rock.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tor are male.

Tor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -23.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/tɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tor in Braille

Here's how to represent Tor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tor in braille

How to Spell the Name Tor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tor in sign language

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