Torvalds.
a surname
Meaning & usage
a surname
Where this word comes from
Ole Torvald Elis Saxberg had been born fatherless, Saxberg was his mother’s maiden name. He was also named after his step father Toivo Karanko, but he didn't like the guy. Later, he dropped the last name and added an “s” to Torvald to make it sound more substantial.
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