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Tor

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 9
Origin: Greek. Meaning: The steadfast.
From the Greek Hektôr, "the steadfast".

Name day for Tor

October 9

Why this day? Tor is a short form of Hector, and shares its name day.

Tor is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on July 21; Spain on November 1; Argentina on October 9.

The story of the name Tor

Tor is a short form of Hector. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — the steadfast, and shares its name day, October 9.

On birth records, Tor is rarely written as such: the Tors are Hectors (497,279 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hector page. Tor is also a short form of Aitor.

Frequently asked questions about Tor

What does Tor mean?

Tor is a short form of Hector, which means the steadfast.

When is Tor's name day?

October 9, together with Hector: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tor a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Hector.

Tor's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

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