What Does the Name Nora Mean

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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).

Origin: IrishGender: Girl
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1 Nyarai
2 Ngozi
3 Natali
4 Naila
5 Nai̇me
6 Nehi̇r
7 Nomiki
8 Nithya
9 Nani
10 Nest
11 Nadira
12 Nelda
13 Nerina
14 Nilda
15 Nawal
16 Ninon
17 Neus
18 Nynke
19 Nohemi
20 Ningal
21 Nneka
22 Neith
23 Nnenne
24 Neva
25 Neelam
26 Nevra
27 Naira
28 Nóirín
29 Nellie
30 Nurit
31 Nesta
32 Nonna
33 Ninel
34 Nevada
35 Nyssa
36 Nuala
37 Non
38 Najwa
39 Nîga
40 Nienke
41 Noemin
42 Nela
43 Nurten
44 Nelle
45 Nydia
46 Nyree
47 Nahal
48 Nola
49 Niusha
50 Neasa
51 Nata
52 Naomh
53 Nanny
54 Nidia
55 Nashwa
56 Noelia
57 Nanako
58 Naziha
59 Niina
60 Nisha
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