Thyra

Thyra is a form of the Scandinavian girl's name Tyra, which has its origin in the Old Norse Þýri. The name is often associated with the meaning 'the fighting goddess of thunder'.

What does the name Thyra mean?

Thyra is a form of the Scandinavian girl's name Tyra, derived from the Old Norse Þýri. The first name can be translated as 'the fighting goddess of thunder', 'the battle of Thor', 'the strong goddess of thunder', or 'the one dedicated to the god Thor'. Its origins lie in Old Norse, where the first element Þórr stands for 'Thor', 'god of thunder', and 'thunder'. However, the second part of the name is disputed and could be composed of the words víg for 'battle', 'war', 'fight' or veig for 'strength', 'power', 'firmness' or vé for 'holy', 'to consecrate', 'to bless', 'sanctuary'. An alternative spelling is Thyri.

How do you pronounce Thyra?

The pronunciation of Thyra is particularly melodious and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'TÜ-ra' [ˈtyːʁa], while the Nordic variant is 'TI-ra'. The emphasis is on the first syllable, giving the name a clear structure. The rounded vowel provides a distinctive sound quality, while the ending '-ra' fades softly and roundly. Thyra thus conveys a Nordic and powerful feeling – clear, dignified, and with a calm presence.

When is the name day of Thyra?

The name day of Thyra is celebrated on March 29.

Popularity

Thyra enjoys great popularity in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of most common first names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 636th. In the last ten years, Thyra has been given as a first name around 100 times, placing it 2,548th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,337th. Internationally, there are also placements of Thyra in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Teddy / Teiri / Thy / Thyr / Thyrachen / Thyrdo / Tütü

Famous people

• Thyra Avis Mary Acres (New Zealand artist)
• Thyra Danebod (circa 870 - 935) First Queen of Denmark and wife of Gorm the Old
• Thyra Hedvall (badminton player from Sweden)
• Thyra Hilden (Danish artist)
• Thyra Schmidt (German artist)
• Thyra of Denmark (princess)