Thorvald Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Thorvald means 'ruler of thunder' in Old Norse.
Meaning of the Name Thorvald
Thorvald is a Scandinavian name originating from the combination of the Old Norse elements 'Thor', meaning 'thunder', and 'valdr', meaning 'ruler'. The name can be interpreted as 'ruler of thunder' or 'thunder ruler'. It has strong Norse mythology associations, as Thor is the name of the Norse god of thunder. Thorvald is a powerful and masculine name with a rich cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Thorvald
The popularity for the name Thorvald peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 14 births, which ranked number 4,288 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Thorvald had the most male births in 1916 with 14, which ranked number 2,043 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Thorvald
Popularity of Thorvald by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Thorvald. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Thorvald in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Thorvald is a great pick!
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