Nora

Meaning of Nora

Nora is a short form of Honora, which means "honor."

Nora has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nora

Nora is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #20 in 2025 from #501 in 2000.

Notable people named Nora

• Nora Roberts
  Prolific romance novelist
• Nora Ephron
  Writer and filmmaker
• Nora Jones
  Jazz and pop singer
• Nora Dunn
  Comedian and actress
• Nora Arnezeder
  French actress

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Questions about the name Nora

What does the name Nora mean?

Nora means nora is a short form of honora, which means "honor.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Nora a boy's or a girl's name?

Nora is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nora?

In 2025, Nora ranked #20 for girls, up from #22 the year before.

When was Nora most popular?

Nora peaked at #20 in 2025.