Thorpe
Meaning of Thorpe
The name Thorpe is predominantly a masculine name of English origin. It is pronounced as THAWRP (/θɔːrp/) in English. A variation of this name is Thor. The name Thorpe has historical associations, as it was originally a surname derived from the Old Norse word "Þorp" meaning "village" or "hamlet." This name brings to mind strength and power, evoking imagery of the mighty Norse god of thunder, Thor. While not commonly used today, the name Thorpe carries a sense of uniqueness and heritage that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon yet impactful name for their baby boy. In terms of popularity in the United States, there were 6 occurrences of the name Thorpe in 1971, ranking at 4374.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as THAWRP (/θɔːrp/)
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Notable People Named Thorpe
| Henry Thorpe Beal Isaacson was a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a counselor in the First Presidency to church president David O. McKay from 1965 to 1970. |
