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Nora

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
Light, honor

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
NOR-uh
Origin
Latin

Short form of Honora or Eleanor, from Latin 'honor' or Greek 'helenē'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • NorahEnglish / Irish

    Irish and English form with an h.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Nora Ephron

    1941–2012

    American filmmaker and journalist known for romantic comedies like 'When Harry Met Sally'.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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