Latin Girl Names That Mean Honor
This list of Latin girl names that mean honor traces back to a few Roman roots, though the names built from them read very differently.
Names119
OriginLatin
MeaningHonor
GenderGirl
The clearest path runs through Latin honor itself: Annora is the old vernacular for Honoria, and Nora began life as the short form of Honora before it became a name of its own. Both carry the word intact, just worn down by centuries of everyday use.
A second path runs through the laurel wreath, the Roman emblem of victory and honor: Laura, Lora, and Laurel all crown their bearer the same way, just spelled for different eras. Gloria and Adora take a third route, naming the glory itself rather than the wreath that marks it.
What Latin Girl Names That Mean Honor Actually Share
Not every name on this list borrows the Latin word honor directly, but most trace to something adjacent, renown, glory, being well thought of. Louisa means renowned warrior, a Frankish name for someone whose reputation precedes her. Honest skips the ancestry question entirely and names the virtue outright: truthfulness as its own kind of honor.
The Names That Echo Honor Without Naming It
A few names on this page share the glow of honor without technically meaning it. Claire and Clare both mean bright, one French and one medieval English, close cousins of Latin clarus. Luz means light in Spanish. None of the three translate to honor, but parents drawn to this list often want that same sense of a name that stands out and is well regarded, brightness is simply honor's neighbor.
Names List
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaPronounced NOR-uh▶Claire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustriousPronounced KLAIR▶Laura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiquityPronounced LAW-rah▶Gloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name due to the GPronounced GLOR-ee-uh▶Louisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut (fame, gloPronounced loo-EE-zuh▶Laurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and Roman traditioPronounced LAW-rul▶Luz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (Nuestra SenPronounced LOOS▶Clare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval English formPronounced KLAIR▶Noreda#1975 in the U.S.Noreda is an early-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an extended form of Nora, the short form of Pronounced nor-EE-duh▶Adora#2426 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousPronounced uh-DOR-uh▶Lora#3539 in the U.S.Variant of Laura — from Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honorPronounced LOR-ə▶Annora#3694 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular formPronounced ə-NOR-ah▶Honest#4588 in the U.S.From the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integrityPronounced ON-ist▶Honora#4800 in the U.S.From Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' (an elaboration of Honoria/Nora)Pronounced ə-NOR-ah▶Deloras#4932 in the U.S.Deloras is a spelling of Dolores, from Spanish dolores, 'sorrows', honoring the Virgin Mary as Nuestra SePronounced duh-LOR-uhs▶Norrine#5067 in the U.S.Norrine varies the spelling of Noreen, the Irish diminutive of Nora, which itself traces to the Latin honPronounced nor-EEN▶Noreta#5172 in the U.S.Noreta reads as an -eta elaboration of Nora, the short form of Honora (Latin honor, 'honor') and Eleanor.Pronounced nor-ET-uh▶Doloras#5203 in the U.S.Doloras is a spelling variant of Dolores, a Spanish devotional name drawn from the title Maria de los DolPronounced duh-LOR-uhs▶Enora#5481 in the U.S.From the Breton Enora — possibly from Latin honora, 'honour', or a Breton element; the origin is uncertaiPronounced eh-NOR-ah▶Palmina#5514 in the U.S.Palmina is an Italian feminine name built on palma, 'palm,' from the Latin palma; it is a devotional namePronounced pahl-MEE-nah▶Lorene#5521 in the U.S.An -ene elaboration of Lora/Lauren — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel' (victory, honour), or echoing LorraiPronounced lə-REEN▶Francies#5648 in the U.S.Francies is a variant spelling of Frances, the feminine of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, 'FrenchmanPronounced FRAN-seez▶Norie#5726 in the U.S.A pet form of Nora/Eleanor ('honour; light'); also a Japanese name (nori, 'a law, a principle, a ceremonyPronounced NOR-ee▶Valeska#5758 in the U.S.A Slavic name — a form of Valeria ('strong, healthy', Latin) and/or a feminine of Vladislav ('glorious ruPronounced vah-LES-kah▶Laurrie#5787 in the U.S.Laurrie is a doubled-r respelling of Laurie, the affectionate short form of Laura and Lauren. Those namesPronounced LOR-ee▶Sola#5917 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, only'; herPronounced SOH-lah▶Gloriana#6222 in the U.S.An elaboration of Gloria — from Latin gloria, 'glory, fame, renown' — 'the glorious one'Pronounced glor-ee-AH-nah▶Concha#6388 in the U.S.Concha is the traditional Spanish nickname for Concepcion, a devotional name honoring the Immaculate ConcPronounced KON-chah▶Noreen#6551 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honored one'Pronounced noh-REEN▶Norielle#6552 in the U.S.A modern name joining Nori/Nora ('honor', Latin) with the -ielle/-iel ending (echoing 'of God'); no singlPronounced nor-ee-EL▶Anorah#6638 in the U.S.A spelling of Anora — variously a short form of Honora (Latin honor, 'honor; esteem') and a name read as Pronounced ah-NOR-ah▶Cruz#6669 in the U.S.From Spanish cruz, 'a cross' (from Latin crux) — a devotional name honoring the Christian cross; used forPronounced KROOZ▶Noraa#6832 in the U.S.A spelling of Nora — variously a short form of Honora (Latin honor, 'honor; esteem') and Eleanora ('lightPronounced NOR-ah▶Honestii#7027 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Honesty — from Latin honestas, 'honesty; truthfulness; integrity; honor'; a virtue/wPronounced on-ES-tee▶Concetta#7650 in the U.S.From Italian concetta, 'conceived' — a name honoring the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Maria Concetta); Pronounced kon-CHET-ah▶Honour#7714 in the U.S.The British spelling of Honor — from Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; dignity; integrity' — a virtue word-namPronounced ON-er▶Lauretta#7775 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Laura — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory and hPronounced law-RET-ah▶Solenn#7881 in the U.S.From the Breton (honoring St. Solenne), linked to Latin sollemnis, 'dignified; solemn; ceremonial'Pronounced soh-LEN▶Lorenza#8207 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish feminine of Lorenzo — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'Pronounced loh-REN-zah▶Providencia#8295 in the U.S.Providencia is a Spanish religious name from the Latin providentia, 'providence' or 'foresight,' used to Pronounced proh-vee-DEN-see-uh▶Aloria#8449 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Gloria ('glory', Latin) and Aurora ('dawn', Latin) via an Al-+-oria shapPronounced ah-LOR-ee-ah▶Christabel#8531 in the U.S.A compound of Christ ('the anointed one', Greek) and -bel ('beautiful', Latin bella/Old French bel), hencPronounced KRIS-tah-bel▶Lorrie#8717 in the U.S.A pet form of Laura/Lauren — from the Latin laurus, 'the laurel/bay tree' (a symbol of victory and honourPronounced LOR-ee▶Norabelle#8787 in the U.S.A compound of Nora ('light; honour', a short form of Eleanor/Honora) and Belle ('beautiful', French/LatinPronounced NOR-ah-bel▶Noretta#8910 in the U.S.Noretta is a diminutive elaboration of Nora or Noreen, both of which trace to Honora, from Latin 'honor'.Pronounced nuh-RET-uh▶Noralynn#9364 in the U.S.A compound name — Nora (from Eleanor/Honora, variously 'light; honor') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', fPronounced NOR-uh-lin▶Norea#9365 in the U.S.A modern name, variously extending Nora ('light; honor') and echoing a figure of Gnostic texts; no singlePronounced nor-AY-ah▶Annorah#9590 in the U.S.A form of Annora — variously from the Latin honor, 'honor', and a blend of Anna ('grace') and Nora ('lighPronounced AN-uh-rah▶Clarisa#9661 in the U.S.A spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'Pronounced klah-REE-sah▶Candita#9721 in the U.S.Candita is a form of Candida, from the Latin 'candidus,' 'white, bright, pure.' Read as a Spanish diminutPronounced kan-DEE-tuh▶Glori#9769 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Gloria — from the Latin gloria, 'glory; renown; praise/honor'Pronounced GLOR-ee▶Noralee#10033 in the U.S.A modern blend of Nora ('honor; light', a short form of Honora/Eleanor) with Lee ('a meadow; a clearing',Pronounced NOR-ah-lee▶Onesty#10044 in the U.S.A spelling of Honesty — from the Latin honestas, 'honesty; truthfulness; integrity; honor'; a virtue/wordPronounced ON-es-tee▶Onora#10046 in the U.S.An Irish form of Honora — from the Latin honor, 'honor; esteem; a good name/reputation'Pronounced oh-NOR-ah▶Glorianna#10521 in the U.S.A blend of Gloria (Latin, 'glory; renown') and Anna (Hebrew, 'grace; favor'), echoing the poetic GlorianaPronounced glor-ee-AN-ah▶Norrah#10831 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nora, a short form of Honora ('honor') or Eleanor, and read near the Arabic Nura ('Pronounced NOR-ah▶Mariani#10842 in the U.S.Mariani is an Italian surname, a patronymic form of Mariano (from Latin Marianus, 'of Marius', later readPronounced mar-ee-AH-nee▶Laury#11663 in the U.S.A pet form of Laura or Lauren, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel' (a symbol of victory and honor). Warm, famPronounced LOR-ee▶Lory#11818 in the U.S.Lory is a spelling of Lori, the pet form of Laura, from the Latin for the laurel tree, an emblem of honorPronounced LOR-ee▶Noriana#11896 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with the flowing -iana ending sePronounced nor-ee-AH-nah▶Assunta#11942 in the U.S.Assunta is an Italian religious name honoring the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, from Latin aPronounced ah-SOON-tah▶Arasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honorPronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee▶Aricella#12253 in the U.S.Aricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honors Pronounced ah-ree-SEH-lah▶Arthur#12265 in the U.S.Arthur is a classic name usually tied to Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly with a 'king' sense, or to the RPronounced AR-thur▶Atticus#12287 in the U.S.Atticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of Athens'. FPronounced AT-ih-kus▶Lorann#12415 in the U.S.Lorann is a blended name joining Lora, a form of Laura from the Latin laurus, 'laurel', with Ann, from HaPronounced LOR-an▶Refugia#12740 in the U.S.Refugia is a Spanish feminine name meaning 'refuge', from the Latin refugium; it honors the Marian title Pronounced reh-FOO-hee-uh▶Trinita#12874 in the U.S.Trinita comes from the Latin trinitas, 'trinity,' and belongs with devotional names like the Spanish TrinPronounced trih-NEE-tuh▶Vicenta#13373 in the U.S.Vicenta is the Spanish feminine form of Vicente (Vincent), from Latin 'vincentius', 'conquering', from 'vPronounced vee-SEN-tah▶Zennia#13407 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Zinnia, the flower named in honor of the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn; thePronounced ZEN-ee-uh▶Conception#13419 in the U.S.Conception is an English spelling of the Spanish Concepcion, a devotional name honoring the Immaculate CoPronounced kon-SEP-shuhn▶Abyssinia#13442 in the U.S.Abyssinia is the historic European name for Ethiopia, reaching English through Latin Abissinia and ArabicPronounced ab-ih-SIN-ee-uh▶Laurena#13712 in the U.S.Laurena is an elaborated form of Laura, from the Latin laurus, the laurel tree whose wreath crowned victoPronounced law-REE-nuh▶Ignacia#14066 in the U.S.Ignacia is the Spanish feminine of Ignatius/Ignacio, a name folk-linked to Latin 'ignis', 'fire', so readPronounced ig-NAH-see-uh▶Lauralyn#14374 in the U.S.Lauralyn joins Laura, from the Latin 'laurus' (the laurel, an ancient emblem of victory and honor), with Pronounced LAWR-uh-lin▶Lorra#14456 in the U.S.A respelled short form of Laura or Lora, from the Latin 'laurus,' the laurel tree — an ancient symbol of Pronounced LOR-uh▶Marycarmen#14495 in the U.S.Marycarmen is a run-together spelling of Maria del Carmen, a Spanish Marian double name. Mary (Hebrew MirPronounced mair-ee-KAR-men▶Consepcion#14565 in the U.S.Consepcion is a phonetic spelling of the Spanish Concepcion, meaning 'conception.' It is a Marian name hoPronounced kon-sep-see-OHN▶Laurine#14638 in the U.S.Laurine is a French-flavored elaboration of Laura, from the Latin laurus, the laurel or bay tree that croPronounced law-REEN▶Aracelys#14766 in the U.S.Aracelys is a Spanish elaboration of Araceli, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of thPronounced ar-uh-SEL-ees▶Lawrencia#14790 in the U.S.Lawrencia is a feminine elaboration of Lawrence, which comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from LaurentPronounced law-REN-see-uh▶Cruzita#14903 in the U.S.Cruzita is a Spanish diminutive of Cruz, 'cross,' from the Latin crux. It honors the Cross of Christ and Pronounced kroo-SEE-tah▶Norita#15089 in the U.S.Norita adds the Spanish diminutive -ita to Nora, a short form of Honora (from the Latin honor) or of EleaPronounced nor-EE-tuh▶Aracelie#15467 in the U.S.Aracelie is a spelling of Araceli, a Spanish Marian name built from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heavenPronounced ah-ruh-SEH-lee▶Librada#15516 in the U.S.Librada is a Spanish name from the Latin liberata, 'freed' or 'set free', the feminine of liberatus. It hPronounced lee-BRAH-dah▶Balbina#15544 in the U.S.Balbina is the feminine form of the Roman family name Balbus, from the Latin balbus, 'stammering, stutterPronounced bal-BEE-nah▶Aunisty#15552 in the U.S.Aunisty reads as a creative, phonetic spelling of Honesty, the virtue name, with the opening sound writtePronounced aw-NES-tee▶Mersadies#15591 in the U.S.Mersadies is a phonetic respelling of Mercedes, a Spanish name honoring Maria de las Mercedes, 'Mary of tPronounced mur-SAY-deez▶Cipriana#15684 in the U.S.Cipriana is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Cyprian, from the Latin Cyprianus, meaning 'from CypPronounced see-pree-AH-nuh▶Consuela#15760 in the U.S.Consuela is a form of the Spanish Consuelo, meaning 'consolation, comfort'. It honors the Virgin Mary undPronounced kon-SWAY-luh▶Cecila#15772 in the U.S.Cecila is a spelling variant of Cecilia, dropping the second i; Cecilia is the Latinate feminine form of Pronounced seh-SEE-lah▶Mersadie#15902 in the U.S.Mersadie is a phonetic spelling of Mercedes, a Spanish name honoring the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of MerciPronounced mur-SAY-dee▶Argentina#16147 in the U.S.Argentina comes from the Latin argentum, 'silver', giving a sense of 'silvery'. It is best known as the nPronounced ar-jen-TEE-nuh▶Clarah#16212 in the U.S.An h-spelling of Clara, from the Latin adjective clarus, 'bright, clear, renowned.' Clara has been used sPronounced KLAR-uh▶Lorretta#16516 in the U.S.Lorretta is a double-r variant of Loretta. Loretta comes from the Italian sanctuary of Loreto, home of a Pronounced luh-RET-uh▶Lauriel#16533 in the U.S.Lauriel reads as a modern elaboration that joins Laurel, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel' or 'bay tree,' tPronounced LOR-ee-el▶Laurin#16568 in the U.S.Laurin is a spelling variant of Lauren and a cousin of Laura, all from the Latin laurus, the laurel or baPronounced LAW-rin▶Loree#16616 in the U.S.Loree is a spelling of Lori/Laurie, the pet form of Laura, from the Latin for the laurel tree, an emblem Pronounced LOR-ee▶Lorel#16617 in the U.S.Lorel is a streamlined spelling of Laurel, the nature name from Latin laurus, the laurel or bay tree longPronounced LOR-uhl▶Laurali#16628 in the U.S.A spelling in the Laurel/Lorelei family; by the Laurel route it means 'laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol ofPronounced LOR-uh-lee▶Loreta#16705 in the U.S.Loreta is a single-t form of Loretta, a name honoring Our Lady of Loreto — the Italian town of Loreto whoPronounced luh-RET-uh▶Laurinda#16805 in the U.S.Laurinda is an ornamented form of Lorinda, itself an -inda elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus, 'laurPronounced law-RIN-duh▶Laurell#16933 in the U.S.Laurell is a variant spelling of Laurel, from the Latin laurus, the laurel or bay tree whose leaves crownPronounced LOR-uhl▶Norine#16968 in the U.S.A spelling of Noreen, an Irish diminutive of Nora, itself from Honora, the Latin for 'honor.' An early-toPronounced nor-EEN▶Priscillia#17025 in the U.S.Priscillia is an extended spelling of Priscilla, itself a Latin diminutive of Prisca, from priscus, 'anciPronounced prih-SIL-ee-uh▶Honoria#17211 in the U.S.From the Latin honor, 'honour; dignity; esteem' - a stately name borne by Roman and medieval noblewomen. Pronounced hoh-NOR-ee-uh▶Lauraann#17221 in the U.S.Lauraann is a double name written as one word, joining Laura and Ann. Laura comes from the Latin 'laurus,Pronounced LAWR-uh-an▶Rejina#17605 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Regina, Latin for 'queen' — long tied to titles of honor and to the Virgin Mary (RPronounced reh-JEE-nah▶Trini#17938 in the U.S.Trini is a short form of Trinidad or Trinity, names honoring the Christian Holy Trinity, from the Latin 'Pronounced TREE-nee▶Linnae#18174 in the U.S.Linnae reads as a shortened or reshaped form of Linnea, a Scandinavian name for the twinflower. That flowPronounced lih-NAY▶Tatiyanna#18184 in the U.S.Tatiyanna is an elaborated respelling of Tatiana, a name from the Roman family name Tatius (of uncertain,Pronounced tah-tee-AH-nuh▶Mercede#18343 in the U.S.Mercede trims the final 's' from Mercedes, the Spanish devotional name honoring María de las Mercedes, 'OPronounced mer-SAY-dee▶Laural#18378 in the U.S.Laural is a phonetic respelling of Laurel, the plant name from Latin laurus — the bay tree whose leaves cPronounced LOR-uhl▶Lorette#18461 in the U.S.Lorette is a French pet form of Loretta — itself from Laura, Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honoPronounced luh-RET▶Noralie#18514 in the U.S.A modern name built on Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with a soft -lie ending, akin to Pronounced NOR-uh-lee▶Norene#18516 in the U.S.A spelling of Noreen, an Irish diminutive of Nora, from Honora, the Latin for 'honor.' An early-to-mid-cePronounced nor-EEN▶Laurice#18820 in the U.S.Laurice is a girl's name built on Laura, from Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honor; it works likPronounced law-REES▶Ludivina#19345 in the U.S.Ludivina is a Spanish and Latina given name honoring Saint Lidwina, or Ludwina, a medieval Dutch mystic aPronounced loo-dee-VEE-nuh▶Virgen#20412 in the U.S.Virgen is the Spanish word for 'Virgin,' given as a devotional name in honor of the Virgin Mary, from thePronounced VEER-hen▶
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Frequently Asked
What does Nora mean, and is it really a Latin name?
Nora is an Irish short form of Honora, which comes from the Latin word honor. So while Nora reads Irish today, its meaning is rooted in Rome, not Ireland.