Þór Beck

Þór Beck is an Icelandic male given name. It is a relatively modern name, combining the name of the Norse god of thunder, Þór (Thor), with the Icelandic word "bekkur" which typically translates to "bench" or "stream". However, in this context, "Beck" is often understood to be derived from the Scandinavian surnames ending in -beck, which are topographical surnames indicating someone who lived near a stream or small river.

The name is not exceptionally common, but it is easily recognizable within Iceland due to its blend of traditional Norse mythology and common Icelandic name elements. It embodies the historical and cultural significance of Norse paganism within Icelandic identity and the importance of nature within Icelandic nomenclature.

The name is generally pronounced with a hard "th" sound as in "thin" for Þór, and "Beck" as in the English word "beck," a small stream. The stress is typically placed on the first syllable, Þór.