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Norine

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Pronounced nor-EEN /nɔːˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Noreen, an Irish diminutive of Nora, itself from Honora, the Latin for 'honor.' An early-to-mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Irish-rooted name: Norine spins Nora ('honor,' Latin), said 'nor-EEN.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumLatin, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Noreen, an Irish diminutive of Nora, itself from Honora, the Latin for 'honor.' An early-to-mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2024)#16968 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018832024

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

Norine respells Noreen, an Irish diminutive of Nora, from Honora, the Latin for 'honor.' It saw early-twentieth-century use, peaked in 1920, and faded after (said 'nor-EEN').

Norine belonged to the early-1900s generation and has grown rare since. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Norine is a spelling of Noreen ('honor') that peaked around 1920 — an early-century form now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Norine — Variant of Noreen; Latin 'honor'

Variations

NoreenNoreneNora

Nicknames

NoraRena

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If you like Norine…

Noreen— the standard spelling
Norene— a like spelling cousin
Nora— the root it grows from
Doreen— a like -een name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Norine mean?

Norine is a variant of Noreen, from Nora/Honora, the Latin for 'honor.'

How do you pronounce Norine?

It's said nor-EEN /nɔːˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Norine a boy or girl name?

Norine is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Norine?

Norine peaked around nineteen-twenty and is rare today.

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