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Thora

THOR-ah2 syllables
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Norse name meaning 'thunder'. (Norse)

What does Thora mean?

Norse: Norse name meaning 'thunder'.. Thora is derived from the Old Norse name Þórr, which means 'thunder', and is associated with the Norse god Thor.

Is Thora a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Thora in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Thora in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Thora suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Thora the Toy Expert

When Thora checked into the Dog Hotel, the toys whispered, 'Great! She’ll show us all how to play fetch with style!' Little did they know, she was more about napping than fetching!

Like Thora? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.