Turid

Turid is a feminine first name that is considered a Norwegian variant of the name Þórfríðr. Translated, the name describes "the beautiful goddess of thunder."

What does the name Turid mean?

The name Turid, a feminine form of the Old Norse Þórfríðr, symbolizes "the beautiful goddess of thunder." The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Norse elements þuri​​ðr, which is associated with "Thor" (god of thunder), and fri​​ðr, which means "beautiful" or "pretty." In Scandinavian languages, the name is pronounced as Türi, with the 'r' rolled. Other variants include Torid, Thorid, Thurid, and Thuride.

Where does the name Turid come from?

Turid has its roots in Old Norse and means "the beautiful goddess of thunder."

How do you pronounce Turid?

Turid is pronounced like 'Türi', with the 'r' rolled.

When is the name day of Turid?

The name day for Turid is celebrated on January 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Turid is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was 3,656th in 2012. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, leading to a 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th. The global popularity and distribution of Turid is illustrated by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Tutti / Tutu

Famous people

• Turid Arndt (German handball player)
• Turid Balke (Norwegian actress)
• Turid Goetz (German badminton player)
• Turid Jørgensen (member of the Norwegian band Katzenjammer)
• Turid Karlsen (Norwegian singer)
• Turid Knaak (athlete (women's football Bundesliga))
• Turid Rugaas (dog trainer and non-fiction author)
• Turid Sannes (handball player from Norway)
• Turid Smedsgaard (Norwegian handball player)