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[Surname] Thorwaldson
What is the origin of Thorwaldson? I'm fairly sure it's Swedish, but can anyone confirm? TIA________________________________
Mulder: will you let me drive?
Scully: I'm driving. Why do you always have to drive? Because you're the guy? Because you're the big Macho Man?
Mulder: No, I was just never sure your little feet could reach the pedals.
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Actually, it's Icelandic and composed of Thor (Old Norse þórr), the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology, and wald 'power'.
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Thank you!
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