Toril
Toril is an girl name of Old Norse origin, meaning “Thor's battle”.
| Meaning | Thor's battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Old Norse |
| Pronunciation | TOOR-il |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Norway |
Meaning and origin of Toril
Toril is a Norwegian form of Old Norse Þórhildr, combining Thor with hildr 'battle'. The longer form became shortened in speech to Toril. It was especially common in Norway from the 1940s to the 1960s. Related forms include Torhild and Thorhild.
Is Toril a religious name?
Toril has Norse roots and no religious use today.
How popular is Toril?
Mainly found among Norwegian women born mid-century.
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Spellings and variants of Toril
TorhildThorhildÞórhildurTorill
Names similar to Toril
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Toril mean?
Toril means 'Thor's battle'. It is of Old Norse origin.
Does Toril have a religious meaning?
Toril has Norse roots and no religious use today.
How do you pronounce Toril?
Toril is pronounced TOOR-il.
Is Toril a boy or girl name?
Toril is usually a girl name.