Thorin

The name Thorin has its roots in Nordic culture and is a derivation of the Germanic name Thor, who is revered in Norse mythology as the god of weather and storms.

What does the name Thorin mean?

Thorin is a Nordic variant of the name Thor, who is considered the god of thunder in mythology. Translated, Thorin means 'the thunderer', 'the thunder god', 'the fighter of Thor', or 'the warrior of Thor'. The origins of this boy's name can be traced back to Old Norse, where it is composed of the elements þónr or þórr, meaning 'the thunder' or 'the thunder god', and vér, meaning 'the man', 'the fighter', or 'the warrior'. Since the 1980s, Thorin has been chosen as a first name in Germany. Other variants include Thore, Tore, Toren, Torin, Thoren, Thoran, Toryn, Thorne, Thure, Ture, and Tuure. Female forms of the name are Thora, Tora, Torina, Thorana, and Thorina. The name gained recognition primarily through the character Thorin Oakenshield from J.R.R. Tolkien's works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', where the dwarf Thorin bears this name.

Where does the name Thorin come from?

Thorin is a masculine name that originates from Old Norse and Old Germanic, with meanings such as 'the thunder god' or 'the warrior of Thor'. The name is composed of thor or tore for 'the thunder god Thor' (in Old High German) and from Old Norse: thunraz for 'the thunder' (in Germanic) or þónr or þórr for 'the thunder', 'Thor', the thunder god (in Old Norse), as well as vér for 'the man', 'the fighter', 'the warrior' (in Old Norse).

How do you pronounce Thorin?

The pronunciation of Thorin is phonetically distinctive and consists of two syllables. The name is usually pronounced as 'Tho-rin' [ˈtoːʁɪn], with the long O having a powerful sound. The rolled or aspirated r adds a clear accent. The ending '-in' gives the name a harmonious finish. Thorin exudes a Nordic presence and appears impressive – a name with a clear line and a touch of myth.

When is the name day of Thorin?

The name day for Thorin is celebrated on March 29.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Thorin enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 476th among the most common names for boys. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 440th place. Over the past ten years, Thorin has been given as a first name about 1,200 times, which places it 482nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 562nd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Thori / Thoro / Thorte / Thoto / Tori / Toto

Similar first names

Thorina

Famous people

• Birger Thorin Grave (Illustrator from Germany)
• Thorin Eichenschild (Dwarf from 'The Hobbit')