Name meaning
Nora Name Meaning - Honor (Irish)
- Meaning
- Honor; light
- Origin
- Irish/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NO-RA
Nora means "Honor; light" (Irish/Greek). Nora is a girl name from Irish/Greek meaning "Honor." Nora is an Irish short form of Honora (meaning honor) and also a variant of Eleanor (meaning bright, shining one).
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Nora is a girl name from Irish/Greek meaning "Honor." Nora is an Irish short form of Honora (meaning honor) and also a variant of Eleanor (meaning bright, shining one).
Origin and Historical Usage
Nora is an Irish short form of Honora (meaning honor) and also a variant of Eleanor (meaning bright, shining one). Nora in Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' made this name literary and strong-willed. Nora Jones, Nora Ephron, and Nora from 'Brooklyn' all share this elegant Irish name.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- NO-RA
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Irish countries, Nora is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Honor" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
In NameBloom's internal list, Nora sits around #22 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
Notable People Named Nora
- NNorah Jones
- NNora Ephron
- NNora from A Doll's House (Ibsen)
- NNora Roberts
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Norah — alternate form of Nora
- Honora — alternate form of Nora
- Eleanor — alternate form of Nora
- Leonora — alternate form of Nora
- Nóra — alternate form of Nora
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