Þór (Thor) comes from the Old Norse word for “thunder,” referring to the powerful god of thunder and protector of Asgard in Norse mythology.
Þór remains a strong, mythologically rich name in Iceland, often used as a standalone name or as a prefix in compound names.
Related forms include Thor (unaccented spelling) and Tor (Scandinavian).
Meaning & Origin Duke is an English title name derived from the Latin “dux,” meaning “leader,” historically referring to a nobleman ranking just below royalty. Popularity Duke has grown steadily since the 2010s, part of the trend toward regal, one-syllable names, ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Duke is short…
Meaning & Origin Colt is an English word name referring to a young male horse, symbolizing youthful energy and freedom. It has a rugged, Western feel. Popularity Colt has held steady popularity since the 1990s, particularly popular in rural and Southern regions, ranking within the U.S. top 400 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Colt is…
Meaning & Origin Fox is an English word name referring to the clever, quick woodland animal, symbolizing wit and cunning. Popularity Fox has grown quickly since the 2010s, part of the animal word-name trend, now within the U.S. top 400 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Fox is short and typically used as-is. There are no…
Meaning & Origin Jonas is a Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning “dove.” It has long been a well-loved biblical name across Germany and Scandinavia. Popularity Jonas is consistently one of the top boy names in Germany and remains hugely popular throughout Scandinavia, valued for its gentle sound and strong biblical…
Meaning & Origin Gunner is a Scandinavian occupational name meaning “warrior” or “battler,” a modern spelling variant of the traditional name Gunnar. Popularity Gunner has grown quickly since the 2000s, especially popular in the American South and Midwest, ranking within the U.S. top 300 for boys. Nicknames & Variations Common nicknames include Gun. Variant spelling…
Kasai means “fire” in both Japanese and Swahili, and was 2025’s fastest-rising boy name, surging 1,108 spots in the US.