What does Signe mean?
Signe joins the Old Norse for “new” and “victory.”
What does Thora mean?
Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
Signe vs Thora
Which is more popular?
Thora is more popular than Signe today: about 20 US babies were given the name Thora in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
| Signe | Thora | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | New victory | Thor's; thunder |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SIG-nuh | THOR-ah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1884 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 1915 (67) | 1916 (72) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 20 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Signe
Thora
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Signe | Thora |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 93 | 215 |
| 2010s | 195 | 228 |
| 2000s | 186 | 83 |
| 1990s | 152 | 12 |
| 1980s | 110 | 5 |
| 1970s | 133 | 35 |
| 1960s | 189 | 42 |
| 1950s | 292 | 101 |
| 1940s | 283 | 138 |
| 1930s | 117 | 204 |
| 1920s | 269 | 434 |
| 1910s | 454 | 519 |
| 1900s | 254 | 201 |
| 1890s | 228 | 160 |
| 1880s | 48 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Signe or Thora more popular?
Thora is more popular than Signe today: about 20 US babies were given the name Thora in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
What is the difference between Signe and Thora?
Signe means New victory (Norse origin), while Thora means Thor's; thunder (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Signe or Thora?
In US records, Signe first appears in 1884 and Thora in 1883, so Thora has the longer recorded history.