Thora vs Verna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,922
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern

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Popularity Comparison

Thora Rank #4,926
Verna Rank #4,922

Verna is more popular, ranked #4922 vs #4926 for Thora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thora ___

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

Verna ___

  • Verna Rose
  • Verna Mae
  • Verna Louise
  • Verna Ann
  • Verna Jean
  • Verna Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Thora

Astrid Freya Soren Erik Sigrid

If you choose Verna

Vera Fern Flora Hazel Myrtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thora or Verna more popular?

Verna is more popular, ranked #4922 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Thora and Verna mean?

Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Thora and Verna boy or girl names?

Thora is primarily a girl name. Verna is primarily a girl name.

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