Thorbardin (/ˈθɔːrbɑrdɪn/) is a proper noun that is commonly found in the fantasy genre. The word comprises of four syllables - Thor, bar, din and with primary stress on the second syllable. The first syllable, Thor, signifies the Norse god of thunder, while the suffix, bardin, may be derived from the Middle English word 'bardne', meaning barley. The spelling of Thorbardin might seem uncommon, but it adheres to English phonetic rules and reflects the unique and imaginative world of fantasy literature.