Thurgood is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'Thor's good'. It was popularized by Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), the first African-American justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. This distinctive name adds a unique touch to any list of names.
"Thurgood was quite popular among newborns in 1993 with five babies sharing this unique name that year."