Girl name · Latin
Nóra
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: honorNóra is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "honor". It is used in Irish.
- Meaning
- Honor
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- NOR-a (Irish)
Meaning and origin of Nóra
As a girl's name, Nóra comes from Latin and means "honor". It is used in Irish.
In Irish, say NOR-a. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Nóra on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Nóra on 3 lists.
“A gray tabby who became famous online for playing piano”
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“Irish short form of Honoria, from Latin for honor. Say NOR-a.”
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“Short form of Honora or Eleanor; English. The heroine of Ibsen's A Doll's House”
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How popular is Nóra?
- US rank in 2025
- #20
- 6,380 babies, 3,969 per million girls
- Best rank
- #20 in 2025
- 6,380 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 193,138
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 4,968 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 3,733 per million |
| 1900s | 2,450 per million |
| 1910s | 1,356 per million |
| 1920s | 1,029 per million |
| 1930s | 837 per million |
| 1940s | 649 per million |
| 1950s | 600 per million |
| 1960s | 521 per million |
| 1970s | 373 per million |
| 1980s | 322 per million |
| 1990s | 307 per million |
| 2000s | 591 per million |
| 2010s | 2,518 per million |
| 2020s | 3,758 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36 | #29 | #30 | #29 | #30 | #27 | #28 | #24 | #22 | #20 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Nóra
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- HonoraHonor (Latin, girl)
- HonoriaHonor (Latin, girl)
- HonorineHonor (Latin, girl)
- NóirínHonor (Latin, girl)
- NoreenHonor (Latin, girl)
- OnóraHonor (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Nóra
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- NoaMovement, motion (Hebrew, girl)
- NorahVariant of Nora, short form of Honora or Eleanor (Latin, girl)
- NovaNew, a new star (Latin, girl)
- NogaBrightness; the planet Venus (Hebrew, girl)
- NohaMind, wisdom (Arabic, girl)
- NonaNinth (Latin, girl)
- NoyaBeauty, ornament (Hebrew, girl)
- NuraLight (Arabic, girl)
- NoorLight, radiance (Arabic, unisex)
Names with a similar meaning
- CzesławHonor and glory (Slavic, boy)
- EnoraHonor (Breton, girl)
- FolasadeHonor confers a crown (Yoruba, girl)
- GerasimosHonor, gift (Greek, boy)
- GloryPraise, honor (English, girl)
- HonorioHonor (Latin, boy)
- KudzaiHonor, praise (Shona, unisex)
- OnurHonor, dignity (Turkish, boy)
- TimonHonor (Greek, boy)
- TymonTo honor (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Nóra
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
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- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Nóra: common questions
What does the name Nóra mean?
Nóra comes from Latin and means "honor".
Is Nóra a boy or girl name?
Nóra is mainly a girl's name. In 2025, 6,380 girls and 6 boys in the US were named Nóra, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Nóra come from?
Nóra comes from Latin and means "honor". Today it is used in Irish.
How do you pronounce Nóra?
In Irish, say NOR-a. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Nóra?
Nóra ranked #20 in the US in 2025, with 6,380 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Nóra?
Forms of Nóra with the same meaning and origin include Honora (English), Honoria (Spanish), Honorine (French), Nóirín (Irish) and Noreen (English).
What middle names go with Nóra?
Middle names that flow well with Nóra include Angelina, Daphne, Eliza, Isabel and Mercy. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.