# Thirkettle

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A surname from Old Norse.

## Etymology
From the Old Norse personal name Þorketill, which is composed by the elements Þórr (“Thor”) + ketill (“sacrificial cauldron”). Compare Torquil.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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