Nora Name Meaning
The name Nora comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nora below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nora Name Meaning
Irish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, ItalianShort form of HONORA or ELEANOR. Henrik Ibsen used it for a character in his play 'A Doll's House' (1879).
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