Tord is a given name, derived from the elements thor''
' meaning thunder, thunder god; and '' meaning peace, beautiful, fair. The name developed as a short form of Thorfrid (Old Norse).
Notable people with the name include:
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Tord Andersson (born 1942), Swedish diver
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Tord Bernheim
''Tord'' Georg Bernheim (born Tord Georg Andersson; 18 April 1914 – 23 July 1992), originally Andersson, was a Swedish singer, actor, and revue performer. He was born on 18 April 1914 in Kungsholms parish in Stockholm. He died on 23 July 1992 i ...
(1914–1992), Swedish film actor
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Tord Bonde (c. 1350s–1417), medieval Swedish magnate
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Tord Boontje
Tord Boontje (b. Oct. 3, 1968 in Enschede, Netherlands) is an industrial product designer.
Biography
He graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 1991 and earned a master's degree from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London in 1994. Afte ...
(born 1968), Dutch industrial product designer
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Tord Filipsson (born 1950), Swedish former cyclist
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Tord Ganelius
Tord Hjalmar Ganelius (born 23 May 1925 in Stockholm, dead 14 March 2016 in Stockholm) was a Swedish mathematician and professor emeritus. He served as Permanent Secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and was a board member of the Nobe ...
(1925–2016), Swedish mathematician
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Tord Asle Gjerdalen
Tord Asle Gjerdalen (born 3 August 1983) is a Norwegian cross-country skier
Career
In his early career, he finished ninth in the 30 km event at the 2003 Junior World Championships. He made his debut in the World Cup in February 2004 in Trondhei ...
(born 1983), Norwegian cross-country skier
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Tord Godal
Tord Godal (27 June 1909 – 27 February 2002) was a Norwegian theologian and bishop for the Diocese of Nidaros. He was decorated Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1969. Godal was also a Freemason.
Godal was born on 27 ...
(1909–2002), Norwegian theologian and bishop
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Tord Grip (born 1938), Swedish football coach and manager
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Tord Gustavsen
Tord Gustavsen (born 5 October 1970) is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer. He tours extensively worldwide, and he has been a bandleader for a trio, ensemble and quartet at various times, all bearing his name.
Early life
Gustavsen was born on ...
(born 1970), Norwegian jazz pianist and composer
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Tord Hagen
Tord Bernhard Hagen (19 January 1914 – 2008) was a Swedish diplomat and ambassador.
Biography Early life and education
Tord Bernhard Hagen was known to his friends as Bill, a nickname given to him as a young student in Uppsala. He lost his fath ...
(1914–2008), Swedish diplomat and ambassador
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Tord Hall
Tord Hall (7 January 1910 - 30 September 1987) was a Swedish mathematician, university professor and bestselling author.
Life
He was born in 1910 in Jönköping, Sweden, and died in 1987.
Career
He completed his Ph.D. in mathematics from ...
(1910–1987), Swedish mathematician
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Tord Henriksson (born 1965), Swedish triple jumper
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Tord Holmgren (born 1957), Swedish footballer
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Tord Johansson (1955–2015), Swedish businessman
*Tord Larsson (born 1989), Norwegian comic artist, known for his work on the British web series
Eddsworld
''Eddsworld'' (capitalized as ''EDDSWORLD'' in the official title design) is a British Flash-animated web series created by Edd Gould. Since premiering on 20 December 2004, the series has been published through Newgrounds, DeviantArt, YouTube, ...
(as well being the real life counterpart of the character with the same name)
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Tord Lien (born 1975), Norwegian politician
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Tord Linnerud (born 1974), Norwegian rallycross driver
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Tord Lundström (born 1945), Swedish professional ice hockey player
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Tord Magnuson (born 1941), Swedish business executive
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Tord Øverland Knudsen (born 1982), Norwegian musician
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Tord Palander (1902–1972), Swedish economist
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Tord Sahlén (born 1937), Swedish sprint canoer
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Tord Stål
Tord Stål (14 September 1906 – 2 July 1972) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1938 and 1969. He starred in the film '' Leva på 'Hoppet, which won the Silver Bear (Comedies) award at the 1st Berlin Int ...
(1906–1972), Swedish film actor
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Tord Wiksten
Tord Wiksten (born June 30, 1971 in Byske) is a former Sweden, Swedish biathlon, biathlete. At the 1992 Winter Olympics, 1992 Olympics in Albertville, Wiksten won a bronze medal in the 4 x 7.5 km relay with the Swedish team. His teammates w ...
(born 1971), Swedish biathlete
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