65%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Gaulish Mythology Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Derived from the old Celtic root *toranos meaning "thunder", cognate with Þórr (see Thor). This was the name of the Gaulish thunder god, who was often identified with the Roman god Jupiter. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RoottoranosOther Languages & CulturesTaran(Pictish) Taran(Welsh Mythology) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class natural strong rough strange complex serious Categories deities, Gaulish mythology, gods, storm deities, storms, thunder, thunder deities, weather