Gender Feminine

Meaning & History

Derived from the name of the Norse god Þórr (see Thor) combined with veig "strength".

Related Names

RootsÞórr + veig
VariantÞýri
Other Languages & CulturesTyra(African American) Thyra(Danish) Tyra(English) Thyra, Tyra(Swedish)

Categories

Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
Entry updated January 21, 2022