Nora: name meaning and origin

Nora

honour (from Honora)

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

Nora is a Irish name meaning "honour (from Honora)". It has 2 syllables, stressed on No, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Nora

  • Nora & Rory Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Adeline Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Alice Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Darius Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Eleanor Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Harriet Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Nora & Henry Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Nora

What does the name Nora mean?

Nora is a Irish name meaning "honour (from Honora)".

How many syllables are in Nora?

Nora has 2 syllables (No-ra), with the stress usually on "No".

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

Nora is traditionally a girl's name.