US Popularity Rank: 10241

Origin: Norse

Meaning: Thor's stone

Those looking for a name with both the sky and earth at its core will be tempted by Torsten. This boy's name means "Thor's stone" and draws from the Old Norse name Þórsteinn. You'll probably see a hammer-wielding god in your mind's eye—or hunk Chris Hemsworth, who depicts Thor, god of thunder, in many Marvel flicks. Beyond mythology, Torsten may also have ties to the occupational surname Thórsteinn, meaning "enclosure settlement." Whether baby looks to the soil beneath their feet or the heavens for inspiration, this name will bless them with strength and style.