What origin is the name Thurso?

Thurso comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Thurso a popular name?

Thurso is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Thurso?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Thurso — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

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Q: Is Thurso a rare name?

Yes. Thurso does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thurso

Thurso

Boy

scottish

2 syllables

Thurso is a scottish boy's name meaning "A Scottish name referring to the town of Thurso. The name is originally derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Thor's River.'".

With scottish roots, Thurso is a boy name that means "A Scottish name referring to the town of Thurso. The name is originally derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Thor's River.'". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scottish name referring to the town of Thurso. The name is originally derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Thor's River.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Thurso

Very rare in US records

What does Thurso mean?

Thurso is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A Scottish name referring to the town of Thurso. The name is originally derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Thor's River.'".

Is Thurso a rare name?

Yes. Thurso does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Thurso

Isla Elsie Ainsley Skye Blair Maisie

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Names with a similar meaning to Thurso

Thurso means "A Scottish name referring to the town of Thurso. The name is originally derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Thor's River.'" — these names share that spirit.