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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Honor
- Origin
- Anglo-Norman
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NOR-ah
Nora is a classic girl's name that has stayed timeless over the years. It comes from Anglo-Norman roots and means "honor." Pronounced NOR-ah, it's easy to say and easy to spell.
Meaning & Origin of Nora
Meaning: Honor.
Origin: Anglo-Norman.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nora
NOR-ahIPA /ˈnɔːrə/
Popularity of Nora
Nora ranked #22 in the U.S. in 2024, with 6,128 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest ranking in the Social Security records, which go back to 1880.
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FAQ
What does the name Nora mean?
Honor. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Nora?
Nora is pronounced NOR-ah (IPA: /ˈnɔːrə/).
Is Nora a popular name right now?
Nora is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #22 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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