Nora
Primarily Female
The meaning of the name Nora is Honor
The origin of the name Nora is Irish
Alternate spellings: Norah
Notes: The name Nora was originally a diminutive from the names Honora and/or Eleanora. The most common variation of the name Nora is Norah. Famous Noras include author Nora Roberts and director Nora Ephron. The most famous Norah of the 20th century is likely singer Norah Jones. Royal Noras include Princess Nora of Lichtenstein. There are also several places named Nora, including towns in Australia, Italia, Sweden, and the United States (Virginia, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska, among others). Fictional characters include Nora Charles (“Nick and Nora”) from the movie series, The Thin Man and Nora from Henrik Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House.
People who like the name Nora also like: Charlotte, Amelia, Violet, Olivia, Ava, Evelyn, Audrey, Liam, Oliver, Owen, Henry, Benjamin, Finn, Nolan

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