Name meaning
Torkel
means “Thor + cauldron”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Swedish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Swedish
- Say it
- TOR-kel
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Torkel is a Swedish name joining Þórr, the name of the god Thor, with the Old Norse ketill, cauldron or helmet.
Roots
From Old Norse Þórr (Thor) + ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Torkel name FAQ
What does the name Torkel mean?
Torkel means “Thor + cauldron”. From Old Norse Þórr (Thor) + ketill (cauldron, helmet).
Where does the name Torkel come from?
Torkel is of Old Norse, via Swedish origin. Today it is used in Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Torkel?
Torkel is usually pronounced TOR-kel.
Is Torkel a boy's or a girl's name?
Torkel is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.