Meaning of Tormod

Tormod is a masculine Scottish boy name that comes from Germanic and Old Norse roots, meaning “North man” or “Thor’s mind.” “Thor-mod” translates to “mind, courage, and wrath.”

Norse conquerors first introduced the name Tormod to Gaelic speakers and have since been Anglicised as a meaning of Norman in Scotland. The name has been used in Gaelic, Scandinavian, and Scottish languages.

The popularity of Tormod

Since Tormod is a unique name, it was not found in the 100 most popular baby boys’ name in Scotland in 2017.

Famous People with the Name Tormod

Three of the most well-known individuals with the name Tormod is Tormod Macleod, Tormod MacGill-Eain, and Tormod Caimbeul.

• Tormod Macleod is remembered as a west Highland Lord and son of Leod; traditional founder and eponymous ancestor of Clan MacLeod. His name is now known as the Scottish Gaelic name Sìol Thormoid, which means “seed of Tormod.”
• Tormod MacGill-Eain is a famous Scottish Gaelic comedian, novelist, poet, musician and broadcaster, who passed in August 2017.
• Tormod Caimbeul, a Scottish Gaelic novelist, poet, author of children’s literature, and translator, who is remembered today as one of the most important Gaelic writers of the twentieth century.

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