Nora

Girl's name

Nora is a name of Irish origin, derived from the name Honora, which means "honor" or "dignity."

Meaning Light
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 6,128
Peak year 2021

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Nora Ephron - Writer, director, producer (When Harry Met Sally)
  • Nora Roberts - Bestselling romance novelist
  • Nora Arnezeder - French actress (Safe House, Mozart in the Jungle)
  • Nora Aunor - Filipina actress, singer, producer
  • Nora Fatehi - Canadian dancer, actress in Bollywood films
  • Nora Dunn - Comedian, actress (Saturday Night Live)
  • Nora Zehetner - Actress (Brick, Grey's Anatomy)
  • Nora Tschirner - German actress, TV presenter
  • Nora En Pure - South African-Swiss DJ, deep house producer
  • Nora Mørk - Norwegian handball player

Sisters for Nora

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Brothers for Nora

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Name Variants

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