Onora
oh-NOR-uh
Onora is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Onora is an Irish variant of the Latin name Honora, meaning 'honor' or 'good reputation'. It is a name with a noble and virtuous connotation.”. It currently ranks #10046 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.
What Onora Means
“Onora is an Irish variant of the Latin name Honora, meaning 'honor' or 'good reputation'. It is a name with a noble and virtuous connotation.”
The Story of Onora
From ancient Ireland comes a name that rings with integrity, a gentle echo of virtue carried through time to your child.
Onora is a graceful Irish variation of the Latin name Honora, which itself stems from 'honos,' meaning honor. This name traveled through centuries in Ireland, carrying its dignified meaning across the Emerald Isle. It saw a resurgence in modern times, blossoming in the early 2000s.
This is a name for a daughter who you feel will carry herself with an inherent sense of grace and uprightness. You see her embodying a quiet strength, a reputation built on kindness and a steadfast moral compass.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 2020
Total Births
91
First Recorded
2008
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