Thurza is an uncommon, yet charming female given name of Old Germanic origin. It is derived from the element 'thurs', which means 'giant' or 'monster'. In Norse mythology, a thurse was a type of giant that could shape-shift into different forms. The name Thurza is believed to have been brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers and was once popular in England during the Middle Ages. Today, it is virtually extinct as a given name, making those who bear it truly unique.
Thurza had a peak of popularity between 1907 and 1924, with 6 or more births each year during that period. However, it quickly declined afterwards, with only 5 births per year from 1928 onwards until the last recorded birth in 1955. Overall, Thurza was not a particularly common name throughout history, with only 71 births recorded over this span of time.