Thyra
Pronunciation: [ th-EYER-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thyra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 469 babies have been named Thyra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thyra is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,669 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,669
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Thyra
Thyra is a girl name .
Thyra is currently ranked #8,669 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thyra include Thy, Thie, and Thykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thyra include Thyri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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