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