God, deity, or the one-handed god of war
In Norse mythology, Tyr is the ancient god of war, justice, and heroic glory. He is famously known for sacrificing his hand to the wolf Fenrir to ensure the safety of the other gods. The name is the root for the word Tuesday, originally meaning Tyr's Day.
Less common today
Tyr isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,127 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Norse God of War appearing in the video game series · God of War
A heroic character based on the Norse deity · Marvel Comics
A Nietzschean warrior character · Andromeda
