What origin is the name Tore?

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

Is Tore a popular name?

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

Yes. Tore 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.

What are good sister names for Tore?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Tore — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tore

Tore

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Tore is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name that refers to the god of thunder, Thor, reflecting strength and divine power.".

Parents who choose Tore pick a boy name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name that refers to the god of thunder, Thor, reflecting strength and divine power.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian masculine name that refers to the god of thunder, Thor, reflecting strength and divine power.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Tore

Very rare in US records

What does Tore mean?

Tore is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name that refers to the god of thunder, Thor, reflecting strength and divine power.".

Is Tore a rare name?

Yes. Tore 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 Tore

Mia Elsa Freya Ingrid Greta Liv

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Names with a similar meaning to Tore

Tore means "A Scandinavian masculine name that refers to the god of thunder, Thor, reflecting strength and divine power." — these names share that spirit.