Tora or Thora are female given names. In North Germanic languages, both Tora and Thora are derived from the Old Norse Þóra. In English, Tora may also be a short form of Victoria. Notable people with these names include: Thora Dame Thora Hird (1911–2003), English actress Thora Birch (born 1982), American actress Thora Borgarhjort or Thora Town-Hart, the daughter of Herrauðr, the earl of Götaland (present-day southern Sweden) in Norse mythology Thora Bjorg Helga Icelandic actress Thora Magnusdottir (born c. 1100), a daughter of Magnus III of Norway Thora Read (also known as Grandma Thora), a character in children's TV and book series Arthur Tora Tora Aasland (born 1942), Norwegian politician and former Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Berger (born 1981), Norwegian biathlete and world and Olympic champion Tora Harris (1978), American high jumper Tora Mosterstong, Norwegian concubine of King Harald Fairhair Tora Olafsdotter, a comic book superheroine in publications from DC Comics. Tora Sudiro (born 1973), Indonesian actor Tora Teje (1893–1970), Swedish theatre and silent film actress Tora Torbergsdatter (1025-?), Norwegian royal consort See also Tola (name) Tona (name) Tova References Scandinavian feminine given names