The nameTorleif
Torleif is a Norwegian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the mid 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Torleif 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 Torleif
Torleif in Norway
1946peak year (53 births)
917babies named Torleif in Norway since 1945
Torleif was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 318 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Torleif. Half of all babies named Torleif in Norway were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Torleif in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Torleif mean?
Torleif comes from the Old Norse Thor, the god of thunder, and leifr, "heir".
What is the origin of the name Torleif?
Norwegian.
Is Torleif a girl's or a boy's name?
Torleif is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Torleif?
Variants and related names of Torleif include Thorleif.