Thorin

THOR-in2 syllables

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A name from Norse mythology, meaning 'brave' or 'thunder'. (Norse)

What does Thorin mean?

Norse: A name from Norse mythology, meaning 'brave' or 'thunder'.. Thorin is a name from Norse mythology and popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', associated with bravery and leadership.

Is Thorin a good dog name?

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

Thorin in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Thorin 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 Thorin suit?

Myth & legend

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Thorin's Thunder

When Thorin joined toy time, all us pups wondered—will he bring the thunder or just bark about bravery? Turns out, he just prefers to stare at the squeaky toys while plotting his epic quests!

Names similar to Thorin

Aella — A Greek name meaning 'whirlwind'.Aeneas — A hero of Greek mythology and the Trojan War.Aengus — Irish name meaning 'one strength'.Aeron — Name associated with the Welsh goddess of war and death.Aeson — A name from Greek mythology, father of Jason.Aglaia — One of the three Graces in Greek mythology.Ajax — Name of a hero in Greek mythology, known for strength.Alpheus — A name from Greek mythology, associated with a river god.

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