Nora name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Provençal, Greek, Old Greek and Latin
Usage: Arabic, German, Scandinavian, English, Italian, Irish, Latin, Scottish, Czech, Armenian, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: nor-ah
Meaning: Light, Foreign, the Other and The Word Honor Meaning Honor Valor
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What does Nora mean?

Nora is a female given name of Irish origin. The meaning of Nora is "light" or "honor". The name can also be spelled as Norah.

The name Nora has been in use since the 18th century.

In Ireland, it was popularized by the playwright and novelist Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849), who used it for a character in her novel Castle Rackrent (1800).

Since the end of the 20th century, Nora has become increasingly popular in Scandinavia, perhaps due to its similarity to other Scandinavian names such as Nora and Noreena.

In the United States, the Social Security Administration lists Nora as one of the most popular baby girl names, ranking at number 27 in 2021.

Nora is also a popular saint's name.

Saint Nora was an early Christian martyr who was put to death for her faith. There are many famous people named Nora, including:

Norah Jones - American singer and songwriter
Nora Roberts - American author of romance novels
Nora Ephron - American film director, producer, and screenwriter
Nora Ames - American actress
Nora Astorga - Nicaraguan lawyer and human rights activist

If you're looking for a unique and beautiful name for your baby girl, consider Nora.

It has a rich history and meaning, and there are many famous women who share the name.

Choosing a baby name is always a difficult task, but we hope that our reasoning behind why Nora is a great name will help you in your own decision-making process.

Nora is unique and beautiful, but still simple enough that it won't be overpowering for your child. It has strong meaning and associations, and can be shortened or lengthened to fit any preference.

Most importantly, it's a name that your child will be proud to have.

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How do I pronounce Nora?

The two syllabled name Nora is commonly pronounced as nor-ah. It can also be pronounced as nor-uh.

Variants of Nora

Alienor, Anora, Helen, Anna, Honoria, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Nore, Nori, Nóri, Noralee, Eleanor, Anoran, Aenne, Anella, Anki, Hanna, Ans, Aemiliana, Anacarolina, Enora, Honorius, Honora, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Selene, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Lanelle, Ella, Lenia, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonida, Ileane, Ileen, Ileana, Noris, Nórr

Nicknames for Nora

Baby name Nora is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Nora

How popular is the name Nora?

Nora was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 151251 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 2017, it ranked 28th when 6036 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 226 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Nora is a popular name in France given to over 19993 babies in 70 years.

When at its peak in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 116th spot and 525 baby girls were given the name. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names a whooping 63 times Also, Nora was among the popular names in Spain.

Since emerging in 2002 around 12579 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 2014, it ranked 41st when 1194 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 15 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 9 times Also, Nora is a popular in Netherlands where over 2338 new-borns have been given the name since 2015.

Recently peaking at the charts, 516 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times

A common name in England and Wales with over 1534 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 197th spot and 267 baby girls were given the name. Also, Nora is common in Ireland where over 3844 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

The moniker is Presently ascending on the charts, in 1965, it ranked 22nd when 310 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, A common name in Switzerland having over 3497 recievers in 18 years of usage.

When at its peak in 2018, it ranked 14th when 277 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, Nora is a common name in Denmark given to over 1638 babies in 7 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2019, the moniker grabbed the 11st spot and 364 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times Also, Nora is common in Sweden where over 3997 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, it ranked 31st when 369 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, A common name in Belgium having over 4496 recievers in 24 years of usage.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2016, 316 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 15th position.

However things change on global perspective, Nora is extremely popular in Egypt where every 1 in 900 have the name as well as in Argentina.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Mexico, Algeria, Colombia, Morocco, Iraq, Peru, Indonesia, England, Chile, Malaysia, Sudan, Honduras, Venezuela, Guatemala, Germany, Ghana, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Canada, Cuba, Libya, Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, El Salvador, Nigeria, Nicaragua and Yemen.

According to our findings, over 1090000 babies have been named Nora globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201896127305799
2017286036
2016365561
2015415314
2014120785494736
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Nora in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5164609835
Finland0002622

Numerological aspects of Nora

Work on your self-confidence and find your own purpose. You have no problem standing up for what's right, no matter if it concerns you, someone you know or someone you've just met. You prefer to take advantage of people, but feel disappointed when someone takes you for granted. The vowel o as your first one in your name reveals you are an opportunist. Gaining your trust is a hard thing to accomplish.

Other names similar to Nora

  •  Rahilah - The girl name Rahilah is used largely in Arabic and Sindhi, Rahilah means "One who Travels"
  •  Mansur - Offbeat Mansurs origin is Arabic bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Mansur is "Victorious or Another Name for Prophet Muhammad" is predominantly used in Arabic and Hindi
  •  Noori means Light or Brightness is used largely in Arabic and Hindi is of Hebrew origin is a gender insensitive name
  •  Gulshan - Meaning of Gulshan is Flower Garden or Garden of Flowers used for both sexes which is used especially in Kannada, Arabic and Malayalam is originated from Sanskrit
  •  Shahnaz - Unwonted Old Persian Shahnaz means "Bride, The King's Loved or Favourite One or Kings Pride", used in Sindhi, Iranian and Urdu is a girl name
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Famous people named Nora

  • Nora Chesson, English poet, born in Exeter of an Irish father
  • Nora Fontaine Davidson, American schoolteacher in Petersburg, Virginia
  • Nora Archibald Smith, American children's author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • Nora Gúnera de Melgar, After being elected mayor of Tegucigalpa
  • Nora Kaye, American prima-ballerina
  • Nora Barlow, granddaughter of the British naturalist Charles Darwin
  • Nora K. Chadwick, English medievalist
  • Nora David, Baroness David, British Labour Party politician and life peer
  • Nora Marks Dauenhauer, Tlingit poet, short-story writer
  • Nora von Bergen, Swiss ice dancer
  • Nora Waln, best-selling American writer and journalist
  • Nora Gal, Soviet translator, literary critic
  • Nora May French, California poet and member of the bohemian literary circles of the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club which flourished after the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906
  • Nora S. Unwin, children's book illustrator and author
  • Nora Holt, American singer, composer and music critic
  • Nora Ney, Brazilian singer
  • Nora Lafi, French historian of Algerian origin,
  • Nora Levin, historian of the Holocaust and a writer
  • Nora Volkow, Mexican-born naturalized American psychiatrist
  • Nora Ephron, American journalist, writer, and filmmaker
  • Nora Bayes, American singer, comedian
  • Nora Owen, former Irish Fine Gael politician
  • Nora Barnacle, muse and wife of Irish author James Joyce
  • Nora Roberts, American author of more than 225 romance novels
  • Nora Dunn, American actress and comedian
  • Nora Radcliffe, Scottish Liberal Democrat politician and former Member of the Scottish Parliament for Gordon
  • Nora Heysen, Australian artist
  • Nora Aunor, Filipino actress, recording artist
  • Nora Astorga, Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter
  • Nora Miao, Hong Kong actress
  • Nora Batty, fictional character
  • Nora Denney, American stage, television, and film actress
  • Nora Brockstedt, Norwegian singer
  • Nora Zehetner, American film and television actress
  • Nora Raleigh Baskin, award-winning American author of books for children and young adults
  • Nora O'Connor, Chicago-based musician
  • Nora Campos, American politician from California
  • Nora Young, Canadian broadcaster and writer
  • Nora Gregor, stage and film actress
  • Nora Perry, English former badminton player noted for her anticipation
  • Nora Daza, veteran gourmet chef, restaurateur
  • Nora of Kelmendi, 17th-century Albanian woman now legendary for her beauty and valor
  • Nora Swinburne, English actress
  • Nora, gray tabby cat, rescued
  • Nora C. Quebral, pioneer in the discipline of development communication
  • Nora Slawik, Minnesota politician
  • Nora Perry, American poet, newspaper correspondent
  • Nora Rocha, retired female track and field athlete
  • Nora Clench, Canadian violinist
  • Nora Nicholson in A Town Like Alice as Actress
  • Nora J. Novak in Audio Tour as Producer
  • Nora Norman in Travels with My Aunt as Actress
  • Nora Cotrone in Fame as Actress
  • Nora Forster in Genghis Khan as Actress
  • Nora Boland in General Hospital as Actress
  • Nora Robertson in The Theory of Everything as Make-Up Department
  • Nora Armani characterized the central character of N in 1994 drama film Verjin kayan.
  • Nora Clancy played the leading role of Kate O'Malley in 1918 drama film When Love Came to Gavin Burke.
  • Nora Cárpena, from 1963 comedy, drama flick El despertar del sexo, who played N.
  • Nora Hayden, from 1986 comedy film The Perils of P.K., who portrayed P.K..
  • Nora Herbert played the small character of N in 1921 flick Der Roman zweier Herzen.
  • In 1968 comedy flick, Doktor Zi-Vengos, Nora Katseli played Lefki Markopoulou.
  • Nora Lane, from 1938 action and adventure movie Cassidy of Bar 20, who played the Nora Blake.
  • Nora Mäkinen, from 1939 comedy movie Vihtori ja Klaara, who played the Vappu Vuorenkaiku.
  • Nora Pierce, from 2000 drama flick Gasoline Rainbows, who portrayed the Sara.
  • In 1920 drama film, The Dangerous Paradise, Nora Reed played Lolo Stuyvesant.
  • In 1955, Nora Visconti characterized the role of Averardi, Giulia in flick Processo all'amore.
  • Nora Navas characterized the leading character of Geni in 2013 drama film Tots volem el millor per a ella.
  • In 2007, Nora Tschirner characterized the role of Anna in comedy, romance movie Keinohrhasen.
  • Nora Dy played small character of N in 1954 comedy, musical film Abarinding.
  • Nora Rim Abdel-Maksoud played the leading character of Teresa in 2010 movie Barriere.
  • In 2008, Nora Arnezeder portrayed the role of Douce in drama and music flick Faubourg 36.
  • In 1949, Nora Madrid portrayed the role of N in adventure and drama movie Alamat ng perlas na itim.

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