Torkel name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: t(o)-rkel
Meaning: Kettle and Cauldron, Helmet
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What does Torkel mean?

Torkel is variant of Þórkæll. Þórkæll is form of Þórkætill in Old Norse language.

How do I pronounce Torkel?

Two syllabled Torkel is most commonly pronounced as t(o)-rkel. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., tor-kel.

Variants of Torkel

Þórkæll, Þórkætill

Names that rhyme with Torkel

How popular is the name Torkel?

Torkel is a familiar baby name in Norway and Sweden. As per our evaluation, over 1000 people has been named Torkel globally, concentrated mainly Nordic regions.

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Torkel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland608100
Sweden41648300
Norway51561100
Denmark22000

Numerological analysis of Torkel

You always hope your intuition is wrong and give people a chance to earn your trust. You wish to live someplace quiet surrounded by nature and animals like the mountains. You dream of spending your last days in a place like this. But for now, focus on today. You have a plan on changing the world. However, in order to do it, teach people how to change themselves first. Travel when you are heartbroken because it helps you to heal faster.

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Famous people named Torkel

  • Torkel Knutsson, known well as 'Marshal Torkel', of Aranäs
  • Torkel Franzén, Swedish academic
  • Torkel Ravndal, weightlifter and powerlifter from Sandnes, Norway
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh, Danish zoologist and Professor at the University of Cambridge and the University of Copenhagen
  • Torkel Petersson, Swedish actor and comedian

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