Tora, of Scandinavian origin, translates to 'thunder' in Norse mythology, reflecting its powerful and resonant nature. This name gained prominence during the Viking Age but remains unique today.
The name Tora experienced peaks of popularity between 1971 and 1978, with notable spikes in the years 1973 and 1975 where six girls were named Tora each year. Despite fluctuations over these seven years, a total of 26 babies were named Tora during this period.