Torill

The first name Torill is a Norwegian diminutive of Thorhild, which has its origin in Þórhildr. The meaning of the name is 'the warrior of Thor.'

What does the name Torill mean?

Torill is a female first name that originates from Norwegian and is a diminutive of Thorhild, which is originally derived from Þórhildr. The name can be translated as 'the warrior of Thor.' The etymology traces back to the Old Norse elements þónr, meaning 'thunder' or 'Thor,' and hildr, meaning 'battle' or 'strife.' In Norse mythology, Thor, the son of Odin, is known as the god of strength, thunder, and war. Other variants include Thorhildur and Torhild.

Where does the name Torill come from?

Torill is a female first name with Old Norse roots that carries the meaning 'the warrior of Thor.' It is composed of the Old Norse terms þónr for 'thunder' (Thor) and hildr for 'battle' or 'strife.' The language of the name is Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Torill?

To-rill

Popularity

In Germany, Torill is a rather rare name. It has not received any notable mention in the German first name charts. In Austria, Torill reached its best ranking at 829th place in 1998. Between 1984 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times there, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named Torill in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Rilli / Tory

Famous people

• Torill Fjeldstad (Norwegian alpine skier)
• Torill Fjellestad (Norwegian footballer)
• Torill Fonn (Norwegian long-distance runner)
• Torill Thorstad Hauger (Norwegian writer)