Minna vs Thora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

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Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

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Minna Rank #4,890

Thora Rank #4,926

Minna is more popular, ranked #4890 vs #4926 for Thora.

Is Minna or Thora more popular?

Minna is more popular, ranked #4890 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Minna and Thora mean?

Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin). Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Minna and Thora boy or girl names?

Minna is primarily a girl name. Thora is primarily a girl name.