Truls is the Norwegian and Swedish form of the Old Norse name Þórgísl. This name is a compound of the god Thor's name and the element gísl, meaning "shaft" or "arrow", giving the overall meaning "Thor's arrow". Variants in other Scandinavian languages include Danish Troels, Norwegian Torjus and Torgils, and the original Old Norse Þórgísl. In Swedish, the name is a contracted form of Torgils, which combines Tor (Thor) and gisle (arrow).According to Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, storms, war, and strength. He wields the hammer Mjölnir and wears a belt that doubles his strength. During Ragnarök, he was prophesied to kill the serpent Jörmungandr but would die from its venom.According to Swedish tax data from 2024, 1,323 individuals in Sweden bear the name Truls. While not among the most common names, it has retained usage due to its mythological ties.Origin: Old Norse via Norwegian/SwedishMeaning: "Thor's arrow"Usage: Norwegian, SwedishRelated Names: Troels, Torgils, Torjus, Þórgísl