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Nora
“Honor; also a short form of Eleanor”
About the name Nora
Nora is a girl’s name from the Irish tradition. Its meaning is “honor; also a short form of Eleanor”. Names from Irish Gaelic, often linked to nature, saints and heroes of old Irish stories — like Aiden, Maeve, Ronan and Keira.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Irish names
- Aoife 👧Beauty, radiance · Irish
- Bridget 👧Strength, exalted one · Irish
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
- Erin 👧Ireland · Irish
- Finley 🧒Fair-haired warrior · Irish
- Keira 👧Little dark one · Irish
- Kennedy 👧Helmeted chief; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Lennon 🧒Lover; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Maeve 👧She who intoxicates; a legendary queen of Connacht · Irish
- Niamh 👧Bright, radiant; a goddess in Irish legend · Irish
- Quinn 👧Wise, counsel; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Riley 🧒Courageous; also a rye meadow · Irish
Sibling name ideas (Irish, boys)
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Cillian 👦Little church; also bright-headed · Irish
- Connor 👦Lover of hounds · Irish
- Cormac 👦Son of the charioteer · Irish
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- Finn 👦Fair, white; the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill · Irish
- Liam 👦Strong-willed warrior; the Irish short form of William · Irish
More girl names starting with N
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Nalani 👧The calm of the heavens · Hawaiian
- Naomi 👧Pleasant, my delight · Hebrew
- Natalie 👧Born on Christmas Day · Latin
- Nia 👧Purpose (Swahili) · African
- Niamh 👧Bright, radiant; a goddess in Irish legend · Irish
- Nova 👧New; a star that suddenly shines brightly · Latin
- Nyla 👧Winner, champion · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Nora mean?
Nora is a name of Irish origin. It means: honor; also a short form of Eleanor.
Is Nora a boy or girl name?
Nora is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Nora have?
Nora has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Nora a popular name?
Yes. Nora has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.