Quick answer
Thor is a boy name meaning "thunder".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈθɔɹ/; British English /ˈθɔː/; Norwegian /ˈtuːr/; Danish /ˈtoːr/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse Þórr meaning "thunder", ultimately from Proto-Germanic * Þunraz. In Norse mythology Thor is a god of storms, thunder, war and strength, a son of Odin. He is portrayed as red-bearded, short-tempered, armed with a powerful hammer called Mjölnir, and wearing an enchanted belt called Megingjörð that doubles his strength. During Ragnarök, the final battle at the end of the world, it is foretold that Thor will slay the monstrous sea serpent Jörmungandr but be fatally poisoned by its venom.
Notes and context
Usage: norse mythology, norwegian, danish, swedish