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Torhild, also written Thorhild, ThorildTorild, is a Norwegian feminine given name. Notable persons with that name include:

Torhild Aarbergsbotten Norwegian politician and veterinarian

Torhild Aarbergsbotten is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.

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Thorild Olsson Swedish long-distance runner

Thorild Olsson was a Swedish runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He helped the Swedish 3000 m relay team in finishing second, but did not receive a medal as only the three best runners from a team were counted, while he was fourth. He failed to reach the final of the individual 5000 m event.

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Tor is a Nordic masculine given name derived from the name of the Norse god Thor. It may refer to

Torill, also written Toril and Thorill, is a Norwegian feminine given name. It may refer to:

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