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Honora

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Pronounced ə-NOR-ah /əˈnɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' (an elaboration of Honoria/Nora)Medium

In 30 seconds: Honor itself: Honora is Latin for 'honor, esteem'. Dignified, vintage, and warm (a beloved Irish classic).

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningFrom Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' (an elaboration of Honoria/Nora)

U.S. rank (2025)#7263 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,720

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Honora comes from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' (an elaboration of Honoria). A dignified virtue-name, long popular in Ireland (where it gave rise to Nora); vintage and warm.

It registers thinly today. Rare, honor at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Honora comes from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' — a vintage virtue-name long beloved in Ireland (the source of Nora); dignified and warm.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Honora — etymology

Variations

HonoriaHonorNora

Nicknames

NoraHoney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Honora mean?

Honora is Latin for 'honor, esteem, dignity'.

How do you pronounce Honora?

It's said ə-NOR-ah /əˈnɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second (the H is silent).

Is Honora a boy or girl name?

Honora is a girl's name.

How popular is Honora?

Honora is a rare name in the U.S.