Ture

The first name Ture is a Scandinavian form of the Danish and Swedish name Tore, which in turn is derived from the Old Germanic name Thor, the god of thunder. Translated, it means 'the fighter of Thor' or 'the thunder god'.

What does the name Ture mean?

Ture is a Scandinavian variant of the name Tore, which traces back to the Old Germanic name Thor, representing the god of thunder. The direct translation of the name is 'the fighter of Thor' or 'the warrior of Thor' as well as 'the thunder god'. Ture's roots lie in the Old Norse language, derived from the terms þónr and þórr for 'the thunder' and 'Thor' as well as vér for 'the man' or 'the warrior'. In the 20th century, the name gained great popularity in Sweden and appeared in the German-speaking area in the 1930s, where the variant Thure was more commonly used. However, today the short form Ture is more popular in Germany. Other variants include Thore, Toren, Torin, Thoren, Thoran, Thorin, Toryn, Thorne, and Tuure. Female equivalents are Thora, Tora, Torina, Thorana, and Thorina.

Where does the name Ture come from?

The name Ture has Old Norse roots and means among other things 'the thunder god' or 'the warrior of Thor'. The Old Norse root includes thor or tore, referring to the thunder god Thor, as well as the terms þónr or þórr for 'the thunder' and vér for 'the man' or 'the fighter'. Ture is common in Scandinavian languages, particularly in Swedish.

How do you pronounce Ture?

The pronunciation of Ture is clear and two-syllable: 'Tu-re' [ˈtuːʁə]. A long U sound opens the name, followed by a dynamic, rolling R and a softly fading, weakly stressed E. Ture conveys a Nordic, stable, and characterful impression.

When is the name day of Ture?

The name day of Ture is celebrated on March 29.

Popularity

Ture enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 2,308th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 1,188. In the last ten years, Ture has been given as a first name about 50 times, leading to a position in the ten-year statistics at rank 3,301. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,511.

Nicknames & pet names

Turi / Tutu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Robert Ture Olov Janse (American archaeologist)
• Ture Hakan Pettersson (ice hockey player from Sweden)
• Ture Isberg (footballer from Sweden)
• Ture Junttu (Finnish actor)
• Ture Nerman (journalist, author, politician)
• Ture Ott (German footballer)
• Ture Person (sprinter from Sweden)
• Ture Rangström (composer, conductor, singing teacher, music critic)
• Ture Rangstrom (Swedish composer)