Minna vs Thora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,890
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min, Minnie

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Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thory

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Popularity Comparison

Minna Rank #4,890
Thora Rank #4,926

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

Thora ___

  • Thora Rose
  • Thora Jane
  • Thora May
  • Thora Elise
  • Thora Sigrid
  • Thora Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

If you choose Thora

Astrid Freya Soren Erik Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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