Toki
Fact sheet
- Name
- Toki
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Toki (Tóki) is a traditional masculine first name that has its origin in Nordic culture. It is considered an old diminutive form of names that begin with the element 'Thor-' and means essentially 'the little Thor'.
What does the name Toki mean?
The name Toki (Tóki) is a historical diminutive form from Old Norse, relating to names that begin with the element 'Thor-'. It is translated as 'the little Thor'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Norse term Þórr, which stands for 'God Thor'. Related forms include Tyge, Thyge, and Tyko.
Where does the name Toki come from?
Toki is a masculine first name whose origin is in Old Norse and carries the meaning 'the little Thor'. The Old Norse term Þórr stands for God Thor. The languages in which the name appears are Nordic and Scandinavian.
How do you pronounce Toki?
Toki is pronounced like 'Toki', with emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Toki is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most popular masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,979th. In the last ten years, Toki has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 6,655th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 7,742nd.
Famous people
- Toki Wright (American rapper)
Frequently asked questions about the name Toki
Where does the name Toki come from?
Toki has its origin in Old Norse and is used in Nordic as well as Scandinavian languages.
What does the name Toki mean?
The name Toki means 'the little Thor' and is a historical diminutive form that relates to the Old Norse term Þórr, which stands for God Thor.
How popular is the name Toki?
The popularity of the name Toki varies in different countries; however, it is considered rather rare and special.