Baby Names That Mean Honor
739 baby names meaning honor — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means honor? Here are 739 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of honor. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaClaire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustriousArya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rankAitana#211 in the U.S.Glory; possibly from Valencian/Basque place name Sierra de Aitana, meaning uncertain but associBrianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stronNorah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorLaura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiquiLouise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowCleo#577 in the U.S.Short form of Cleopatra or Cleophanes, from Greek kleos meaning 'glory' or 'fame'Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good qualiGloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name duLouisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut Keilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meaninLaurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and RomaElouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German HelewiJaliyah#838 in the U.S.A modern American name combining the Arabic root jali or jaliya (exalted, clear, glorious) withLuz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (NLuisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hlClare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval EnAyra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oAarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Robyn#1441 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renownAnora#1485 in the U.S.honor, graceYashna#1498 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebratedAiza#1667 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, hoAgatha#1703 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'Glory#1859 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French gloAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtNusaybah#2209 in the U.S.From Arabic root 'nasab,' meaning lineage or genealogy; Nusaybah denotes a woman of noble or goAdora#2326 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousHonor#2390 in the U.S.Honour, esteem, dignityAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsEleonor#2659 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, possibly from Old Provençal Aliénor of uncertain meaning, or influMerida#2677 in the U.S.achievement, high honorKleo#2874 in the U.S.Glory of the fatherLora#2916 in the U.S.Variant of Laura — from Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honorMariajose#2982 in the U.S.Hispanic compound of María (Hebrew Miryam) and José (Spanish form of Joseph, Hebrew Yosef 'he wYocheved#2996 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of GodStefany#3024 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol ofAizal#3132 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to Cleopatra#3590 in the U.S.Glory of the father; from Greek kleos, 'glory', and pater, 'father'Shree#3636 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess LakshmHumaira#3669 in the U.S.From Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectioAnnora#3721 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular formBrianny#3843 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianYashvi#3972 in the U.S.Famous, glorious, successful; modern Indian name from Sanskrit yashas, 'fame, glory'Ravenna#4149 in the U.S.From the Italian city of Ravenna, famed for Byzantine mosaics — etymology uncertain; also echoeNoreen#4327 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honoreOlani#4328 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky,Gizelle#4390 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Jasleen#4599 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — jas, 'praise, glory (of God)', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God'Rollins#4854 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Rollo/Roland' (Roland, 'famed land; renowned throughout the laArnaaz#4892 in the U.S.From the Persian, variously 'beauty; grace; pride; glory' (linked to naz, 'coyness; pride; elegCing#5005 in the U.S.From Zomi/Chin (Myanmar) — a common name element, often glossed 'lord, honored, blessed'; meaniEnora#5016 in the U.S.From the Breton Enora — possibly from Latin honora, 'honour', or a Breton element; the origin iHadara#5021 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'adorned; splendid; beautiful; magnificent' (linked to hadar, 'splendour; glorClio#5127 in the U.S.From Greek Kleio, 'to celebrate, to make famous, to glorify' (from kleos, 'glory, fame') — the Yeshna#5129 in the U.S.Modern Indo-Caribbean/South Asian name, often glossed 'praise, glory; one who is praised'; the Kree#5165 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cree — honoring the Cree (an Indigenous people of Canada); also a modern coinage;Nani#5186 in the U.S.From Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'; here for girlsNorielle#5193 in the U.S.A modern name joining Nori/Nora ('honor', Latin) with the -ielle/-iel ending (echoing 'of God')Yashika#5395 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — linked to yash, 'glory, fame, success' — 'glorious, famous'Zeya#5407 in the U.S.Variously the Burmese Zeya, 'success; glory; brilliance', and a modern coined name; used for boAnorah#5424 in the U.S.A spelling of Anora — variously a short form of Honora (Latin honor, 'honor; esteem') and a namHalimah#5468 in the U.S.From Arabic halimah, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' — the name of Halimah, the wet-nurse oEvanora#5606 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Eva ('life') to Nora/Eleanor ('light/honor'); also a film witch's name; Honest#5620 in the U.S.From the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integritySumayah#5695 in the U.S.From Arabic sumayyah, 'high above; exalted; lofty' (a diminutive of sama, 'sky; heaven') — the Yashnareddy#5715 in the U.S.A compound of Yashna (Sanskrit, 'fame; success; glory') with Reddy (a South Indian Telugu clan Aariya#5723 in the U.S.A spelling of Aria/Arya — from Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable'; also echoing the ItalAizah#5731 in the U.S.From Arabic aizah, 'noble, respected, honored'; also glossed 'a reward in heaven'; routes layerClarisa#5758 in the U.S.A spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'Haylo#5792 in the U.S.Spelling of Halo — from Greek halos, 'a ring of light, a disc of glory' — with a Hay-/Hayley ecIzzah#5798 in the U.S.From Arabic izzah, 'honor, glory, might; dignity, power'Sokhna#5886 in the U.S.From Wolof (Senegalese) sokhna, 'a lady; a respected, pious, or holy woman' — an honorific titlTiaraoluwa#5895 in the U.S.From Yoruba (Nigeria) — 'the crown/glory of God' (tiara, 'a crown', plus Oluwa, 'God, the Lord'Valeska#5899 in the U.S.A Slavic name — a form of Valeria ('strong, healthy', Latin) and/or a feminine of Vladislav ('gYemariam#5909 in the U.S.From Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) ye-Maryam, 'of Mary' — a devotional name honoring the Virgin MarBatoul#5948 in the U.S.A spelling of Batul — from the Arabic, 'a chaste/pure woman; one devoted to God' (an epithet ofClea#5961 in the U.S.A short form of Cleopatra/Clea — from Greek kleos, 'glory, fame' (Cleopatra, 'glory of the fathEllouise#6184 in the U.S.A blend/elaboration of Elle and Louise — from Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in Haydee#6197 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Haidee — possibly from Greek aidoios, 'modest, well-behaved; honoured', or Miroslava#6259 in the U.S.The feminine of Miroslav — from Slavic mir, 'peace' (also 'world'), plus slava, 'glory'; 'peace
Boy Names
Robert#92 in the U.S.Bright fame; shining with glory — from Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) + berLorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and Luis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (warTimothy#203 in the U.S.Honoring God; from Greek Timotheos: time (honor) + theos (God)Louis#249 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle; from Old High German Chlodwig: hlud (famous, renown) + wig Titus#358 in the U.S.A Roman praenomen (personal name) of uncertain Etruscan or Latin origin, possibly related to thGrady#373 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Graidaigh, from 'grade' (noble, illustrious) — meanStephen#383 in the U.S.From Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garland, the symbol of victory and honor in classical antAugustus#407 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning venerable, great, or majestic; the honorific title taken by the firSolomon#422 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shelomoh, derived from shalom meaning peace; the third King of Israel, renowned forLewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniRodrigo#492 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Old High German 'Hroderich' composed of 'hrod' (fDamon#501 in the U.S.From Greek Damon, related to the verb damao meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'; associated with tMaximilian#590 in the U.S.From Latin Maximilianus, a blend of Maximus ('the greatest') and Aemilianus (from the Aemilii fLouie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wRoland#608 in the U.S.From Old High German Hrodland, composed of hrod ('fame,' 'glory') and land ('land,' 'territory'Hassan#626 in the U.S.From Arabic ḥasan (حسن), meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' A highly honored name in Danny#628 in the U.S.Diminutive of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniel Wayne#655 in the U.S.From the Old English occupational surname waegn meaning wagon or cart, referring to a wagon makDavis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning bKareem#702 in the U.S.From Arabic karīm (كريم), meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable'; also one of the 99 namesRudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glorRoger#834 in the U.S.From the Old High German Hrodger or Old Norse Hrothi-geirr, composed of hrod (fame, renown) andEdison#870 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edd' or 'son of Ed', where Ed derives from the Old EAryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient VOrlando#873 in the U.S.Italian form of Roland, from Old High German Hruodland, composed of hruod (fame, glory) and lanIzan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in SpainSyaire#939 in the U.S.Derived from Arabic sha'ir meaning poet, one who recites or composes poetry, a deeply honored rRamiro#1074 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renownKarim#1084 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Ayman#1095 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — aRogelio#1163 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + gerSyed#1221 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord', an honorific title for descendants of the PropRolando#1374 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the landAkiva#1466 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shelRodolfo#1474 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolfClarence#1500 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimatHonor#1814 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue nAaryan#2020 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Subhan#2251 in the U.S.Glory, praiseOsmar#2345 in the U.S.Divine glory; god-famous; from Germanic Osmar (os: a god, divine + mari: famous, renowned)Erwin#2402 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)Arya#2483 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cuYash#2675 in the U.S.Fame, praise, gloryTimoteo#2754 in the U.S.Honoring God; one who gives honor to GodSudais#2791 in the U.S.Given in honor of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque; the family name Shriyan#2873 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Tytus#2935 in the U.S.Title of honourSahib#2980 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib hZuko#3088 in the U.S.glory, honorJuanpablo#3161 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and PabAkio#3182 in the U.S.From Japanese aki, 'bright, autumn, glorious', plus o, 'man' — 'bright/glorious man'Tim#3230 in the U.S.Honouring GodCarlisle#3256 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the Majid#3285 in the U.S.From Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of GodAlp#3451 in the U.S.Old Turkic word meaning 'brave', 'heroic', or 'valiant', used as a name and honorific title forLaszlo#3561 in the U.S.Hungarian László — from Slavic Vladislav, 'glorious rule' — knight-king and noir-hero stockedJehu#3610 in the U.S.Yahweh is he; the king of Israel famed for driving his chariot 'furiously' in the book of KingsBane#3667 in the U.S.South Slavic short form of Branimir or Branislav, meaning 'glory' or 'glorious defender'; in OlAshraf#3763 in the U.S.From Arabic ashraf, 'most noble, most honorable, most distinguished' (a superlative of sharif)Hadriel#3791 in the U.S.From Hebrew hadar, 'splendor, majesty, glory', plus el, 'God' — 'the splendor of God; God is myMajd#3817 in the U.S.From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' — the root of Majid concentratedTimothee#3841 in the U.S.French form (Timothée) of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos,Luiz#3911 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Louis/Luis — from Germanic hlod, 'fame', plus wig, 'war' — 'famous warrior; Miro#4010 in the U.S.Short form of Miroslav/Miro — from Slavic mir, 'peace, world; glory'Shreyansh#4024 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyas, 'auspicious, excellent', plus ansh, 'part/portion' — 'a portion of gloryTillman#4034 in the U.S.Occupational surname — 'one who tills' (or German Tilo-man lines) — Pat Tillman-honoredNabeel#4108 in the U.S.From Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'Kepler#4195 in the U.S.From a German surname — Keppler, 'a maker of caps/hoods'; famed through astronomer Johannes KepTito#4239 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (etSayed#4367 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyid, 'lord, master' — the honorific of the Prophet's descendantsHonest#4447 in the U.S.Truthful, fair-dealing, free from deceit; virtue name from Latin honestus meaning honourableKerim#4476 in the U.S.The Turkish form of Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, gracious; honorable'Serigne#4514 in the U.S.From Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a nameVinh#4529 in the U.S.From Vietnamese vinh, 'glory, honor; a bay/gulf' (meaning depends on the character)Zebulun#4537 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevulun — 'exalted house, dwelling of honor' — Jacob's tenth son, the seafaring triJosemaria#4616 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Jose (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add; he will increase') and Maria (vaLazlo#4629 in the U.S.A spelling of Laszlo — the Hungarian form of the Slavic Vladislav, 'a glorious ruler; glorious Vishruth#4694 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vishruta, 'famous, renowned, celebrated, widely heard of'Daniyal#4739 in the U.S.Arabic/Persian form of Daniel — 'God is my judge' — the prophet honored in Islamic traditionJarek#4777 in the U.S.Short form of Jaroslav — from Slavic jar, 'fierce, strong, spring', plus slav, 'glory' — 'fiercTydus#4847 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Titus — Latin/Roman name of uncertain meaning, perhaps 'title of honor'; alsAloysius#4864 in the U.S.Latinized form of Louis/Aloys — from Germanic hlod, 'fame', plus wig, 'war' — 'famous warrior, Deniro#4896 in the U.S.From the Italian surname De Niro, '(of the) black/dark one'; honored through actor Robert De NiHercules#4921 in the U.S.From the Latin Hercules (Greek Herakles) — 'the glory of Hera' (Hera, the goddess, plus kleos, Jalal#4927 in the U.S.From Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God'Lauro#4970 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the masculine of Laura, linked to victory and honor (and LawrenceZebulon#5042 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevulun, 'exaltation, dwelling, honor' — a son of Jacob and a tribe of IsraelAza#5057 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strongRodrygo#5160 in the U.S.A -y- spelling of Rodrigo — from Germanic Hrodric, 'the famous ruler; rich in glory' (hrod, 'faTimofey#5183 in the U.S.Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored Amjad#5219 in the U.S.From Arabic amjad, 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' (the superlative of majid)Bladimir#5236 in the U.S.B-/Latina spelling of Vladimir — from Slavic volod, 'rule', plus mir, 'peace/great/world' — 'ruCleo#5245 in the U.S.From Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here foRodger#5353 in the U.S.A spelling of Roger — from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + ger, 'a spear', hence 'a famous spear; Zymier#5397 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zy- opening with -mier (echoing the -mir names, Casimir 'great gloryAaryav#5399 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arya, 'noble, honorable', with a -av ending (echoing Aarav); 'of the noble'Obaida#5543 in the U.S.From Arabic Ubaida/Obaida, a diminutive of abd, 'servant' — 'little servant (of God)'; an honorRolan#5568 in the U.S.Spelling of Roland — from Germanic hrod, 'fame', plus land, 'land' — 'famous land; renowned thrSagan#5572 in the U.S.From a surname — possibly from Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official', or an English place-Arlington#5628 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'the settlement of Aerel's people'; a famed VMuhammadumar#5767 in the U.S.An Arabic compound of Muhammad ('praiseworthy') and Umar ('flourishing; thriving; long-lived') Nana#5773 in the U.S.From Akan (Ghanaian), 'a king/chief; a grandparent; an ancestor' — a revered honorific; used foRowland#5798 in the U.S.A form of Roland — from Germanic hrod, 'fame, glory', plus land, 'land' — 'renowned land; famouSayid#5807 in the U.S.A spelling of Sayyid — from Arabic, 'a lord; a master; a chief; a leader'; also an honorific tiVaibhav#5830 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vaibhava, 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity; power'Vlad#5837 in the U.S.A short form of Vladimir/Vladislav — from Slavic vlad, 'to rule; power', often paired with -mirAnsar#5876 in the U.S.From Arabic ansar, 'helpers, supporters' (the honored Medinan supporters of the Prophet MuhammaElhadj#5932 in the U.S.From the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; the one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca' — aMina#6051 in the U.S.A Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas), a beloved Egyptian martyr; also a Persian/femiRoberth#6079 in the U.S.An -h spelling of Robert — from Germanic hrod, 'fame, glory', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright fTimmy#6107 in the U.S.Pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by GAarya#6143 in the U.S.A spelling of Arya — from Sanskrit, 'noble; honorable; respected'; used for both sexes; here foDavinchi#6204 in the U.S.A spelling of 'da Vinci' — 'from Vinci' (a Tuscan town), honoring the artist and inventor LeonaHasnain#6243 in the U.S.From Arabic Hasnain, 'the two Hasans' — a dual honoring Hasan and Husayn, grandsons of the PropMagdiel#6318 in the U.S.From Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a LNeziah#6341 in the U.S.From Hebrew Neziah, 'pure, sincere; victorious, illustrious' — a biblical name (a temple servan