Thorsen, a spirited name of Scandinavian origin, literally means “son of Thor”—the Norse god of thunder—so right from the start it carries the promise of strength and adventure. When parents choose Thorsen, they spark imagery of rolling thunder and bright bolts of inspiration, as if their little one might grow into a natural leader, standing tall like a sturdy oak in the winds of life. Though relatively rare in the US—hovering around just half a dozen or so newborns each year—this distinctive name offers a playful nod to Viking heritage without feeling out of place on an American playground. It’s a moniker that speaks to resilience, bravery, and the warmth of a family’s protective embrace, inviting every Thorsen to carve out his own legend under the wide sky. Pronounced THOR-suhn, it’s a name both strong and inviting, ready to grow with its bearer from toddling mischief to charting his own course in the world.