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Torin
Torin Torin carries the solid, immovable quality of high ground — a name for characters who are dependable, formidable, and deeply connected to wild landscape. Characters named Torin tend to be straightforward, physically capable, and possessed of the kind of courage that comes from knowing one's own ground. The name suits warriors, rangers, and those who protect their communities through intimate knowledge of the terrain.
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