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Honour

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Pronounced ON-er /ˈɒn.ər/Medium

Meaning: The British spelling of Honor — from Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity' — a virtue word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Honor; esteem; integrity: Honour is a virtue word-name. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ON-er').
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningThe British spelling of Honor — from Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity' — a virtue word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7714 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619882024

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

Honour is the British spelling of Honor — from Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity' (a virtue name used by the Puritans; we note the word-name). A crisp, classic name (said 'ON-er'; the h is silent).

In the U.S. it appears as the British spelling. Rare in this form, honor-and-integrity at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Honour is the British spelling of Honor — from Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity' — a crisp virtue word-name used since Puritan times (we note the word-name; said 'ON-er').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Honor — virtue word-name

Variations

HonorHonoraHonoria

Nicknames

Nora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Honour mean?

Honour is the British spelling of Honor — Latin 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Honour?

It's said ON-er /ˈɒn.ər/ — two syllables, with a silent h, stress on the first.

Is Honour a boy or girl name?

Honour is a girl's name.

How popular is Honour?

Honour is a rare name in the U.S.

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