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Thorin

Thorin is a Norse-originated name and the meaning of Thorin is 'thunder'. Fans of fantasy novels will recognize the name Thorin from the Mountain King Thorin Oakenshield in 'The Hobbit' trilogy, who is the fearless leader of the “Company of Dwarves”. Also meaning 'brave','daring one', and getting its acclaim from Thor, Thorin isn’t a ubiquitous first name for American children. Still, it is a somewhat prominent last name for adults and children. The name was first listed in 2013, but it gained massive prominence in the United States in 2015, likely due to the fame of 'The Hobbit' series. Thorin is a Germanic name for males, representing the Germanic god Thor. One notable person bearing the name is Olof Thorin, a Swedish mathematician known for his contributions to mathematical analysis, actuarial mathematics and probability theory, especially developing the Riesz–Thorin theorem. Others are the cinematographers Donald Thorin Sr. and Jr. The senior Thorin was responsible for over 25 American movies.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

thunder or brave and daring

Origin

Norse and Scandinavian

Numerology

T is for talent, hidden or not.

H is for humble, a saintly quality.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

R is for radiant, it’s your personality!

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Thorin lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Thorin

  • Cassius Reilly (b. 2008) son of comedian Shappi Khorsandi and Christian Reilly
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