Nora
NOR-uh
Popularity
#22
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
187,497
Peak Year
#6,276 in 2021
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Honora or Eleanor, meaning 'honor' or 'light'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Nora Ephron
American filmmaker, writer, and journalist.
Nora Roberts
American bestselling romance and suspense author.
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