Thorwald
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Thorwald is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Thorwald often also consider Cleophus, Machiavelli, Becky .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,243
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Thorwald
Thorwald is a boy name .
Thorwald is currently ranked #16,243 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thorwald include Tho, Thy, Thoie, and Thorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thorwald include Thorin, Thor, Thoren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis