The nameThorleif
Thorleif is a Norwegian boy's name, a spelling of Torleif. It was given in Norway mostly in the mid 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Thorleif comes from the Old Norse Thor, the god of thunder, and leifr, "heir".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Thorleif
Thorleif in Norway
1946peak year (34 births)
501babies named Thorleif in Norway since 1945
Thorleif was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 174 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Thorleif. Half of all babies named Thorleif in Norway were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Thorleif in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thorleif mean?
Thorleif comes from the Old Norse Thor, the god of thunder, and leifr, "heir".
What is the origin of the name Thorleif?
Norwegian.
Is Thorleif a girl's or a boy's name?
Thorleif is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Thorleif?
Variants and related names of Thorleif include Torleif.