nora

Pronunciation
NOR-ə

Gender
female

Origin

Latin; Occitan

Ranking

  25 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Honor; Dignity; The other Aenor

The name Nora is likely a shortened form of names using this element or a version of it, such as Honora (meaning "honor" and "dignity" in Latin) and Eleanor (meaning "the other Aenor" in Occitan). It was a top-100 girl's name at the start of the 20th century, but dipped as low as 502nd to start the 21st century. Nora has since made a comeback in the U.S. and has been a top-50 girl's name every year since 2014. It's the name professional wrestler Jon Moxley gave his daughter Nora Murphy, born in 2021, and the name "Insecure" actor Jay Ellis gave his daughter Nora Grace, born in 2019. New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge also has a daughter named Nora Rose, born in 2025.

Famous People Named Nora

  Nora Ephron

  Famous writer and filmmaker known for her romantic comedies

  Nora Roberts

  Prolific author of romance novels

  Nora Lum (Awkwafina)

  Actress and rapper known for her roles in movies and TV shows

  Nora Volkow

  Renowned neuroscientist and director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse

  Nora Aunor

  Filipino actress and singer celebrated for her contributions to entertainment

  Nora Fatehi

  Dancer and actress known for her work in Bollywood films

  Nora Keita Jemisin

  Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author

  Nora Al Matrooshi

  First female astronaut from the United Arab Emirates

  Nora Arnezeder

  French actress and singer known for her roles in various films

  Nora Salinas

  Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas

Famous Media with people Named Nora

    Nora the Explorer

    A fictional character inspired by Dora the Explorer, known for her adventurous spirit  

    Nora from 'Pete's Dragon'

    A character in the Disney movie who helps protect a magical dragon  

    Nora from 'The Flash'

    A character in the superhero TV series, known for her speed and intelligence  

    Nora from 'How I Met Your Mother'

    A character in the sitcom who is known for her charm and wit  

    Nora from 'The Haunting of Hill House'

    A character in the horror series, known for her bravery and resilience  

    Nora from 'The Night Circus'

    A character in the fantasy novel who is part of a magical competition  

    Nora from 'The Magicians'

    A character in the fantasy series known for her magical abilities  

    Nora from 'The Leftovers'

    A character in the drama series who deals with mysterious disappearances  

    Nora from 'Awkward'

    A character in the teen drama series known for her quirky personality  

    Nora from 'The 100'

    A character in the sci-fi series who is part of a group surviving in a post-apocalyptic world