Nora
English girl's name meaning “honour; short form of Eleanor”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- honour; short form of Eleanor
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #25
- Born in 2023
- 6,020
- Peak year
- 2024 (#22)
Meaning & origin
Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.
Is Nora an English name?
Yes — Nora is an English name meaning "honour; short form of Eleanor". Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Nora ranked #25 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,020 US girls were given the name Nora.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #22 in 2024
“Unranked” means Nora was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Nora
Nora is spelled N-O-R-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Eleanor, Honora.
Variants
Eleanor, Honora
Nora: frequently asked questions
What does the name Nora mean?
Nora is a English name meaning "honour; short form of Eleanor". Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.
Where does the name Nora come from?
Nora is of English origin. Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.
Is Nora a boy or a girl name?
Nora is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Nora?
In 2023, 6,020 US girls were given the name Nora.
Is Nora a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Nora ranked #25 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Nora?
Nora is spelled N-O-R-A. Related spellings include Eleanor, Honora.
What is Nora short for?
Nora is often used as a short form of Eleanor or Honora, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Nora?
In 2023, 6,020 US girls were given the name Nora. In the latest US data, Nora ranked #25 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Nora an English name?
Yes — Nora is an English name meaning "honour; short form of Eleanor". Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.
What does Nora mean in English?
In English, Nora means "honour; short form of Eleanor". Nora is a short form of Eleanor and, less commonly, of Honora (from the Latin honor). It has long stood on its own as a warm, understated classic.