Tollak

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  • Origin: Norwegian
  • Meaning: “Thor’s play.”
  • Gender: Masculine

The name is derived from the Old Norse, Þórleikr, which is composed of the elements Þór (Thor) and leikr (play).

A notable bearer is American musician, Tollak Ollestad.

Other forms include:

  • Torlak (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish)
  • Torleik/Thorleik (Danish, Norwegian)
  • Torlek (Danish)
  • Tollakur, Torlakkur (Faroese)
    • Þorlákur, Þorleikur (Icelandic)
  • Thorlacius, Torlacus (Late Latin)
  • Þollak, Þórleikr (Old Norse)
  • Tallak, Tollek (Norwegian)

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