Baby name
POPULAR
🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇷 Nora
/NOR · ah/
Meaning
“Possibly honor”
Diminutive of Eleanor or Honoria, from Greek 'nor' meaning light, Irish name that has experienced sharp revival.
Vibe
gentleelegant
How it ages.
Nora has transformed from vintage classic to current top-20 choice in English-speaking nations.
The cultural moment.
North America and Britain experienced Nora's dramatic rise from rare to top-15 starting 2010, now in consistent growth driven by literary and retro appeal. Currently ranks #3 in the Netherlands, #5 in Switzerland, #16 in Austria, #20 in the US, #24 in Spain, #25 in Germany, #72 in the UK, #76 in Ireland and #84 in France.