Þrúðr is a name borne by both a daughter of Thor (possibly with Sif) and a valkyrie listed in the Grímnismál. Meaning “power” or “strength,” it reflects martial and divine vigor. Though details differ by source, Þrúðr embodies might and honor. Poets use her name to symbolize female strength, heroic lineage, and the blending of mortal and divine prowess in Norse warrior culture.

Þrúðr ("Strength") is a daughter of Thor, promised to the dwarf Alvíss in Alvíssmál (though Thor delays the wedding until dawn turns the dwarf to stone). She is also listed among the Ásynjur in Gylfaginning and identified as a valkyrie in Hyndluljóð. Students should see Þrúðr as embodying inherited power—her name reflects her father’s might. Her dual identity (goddess/valkyrie) shows fluidity in Norse divine roles. In poetry, "Þrúðr’s father" is a common Thor kenning. Though passive in surviving myths, Þrúðr represents the continuation of divine strength into future generations. Her story in Alvíssmál also highlights Thor’s protective role as a father, adding domestic depth to his warrior persona.