Meaning: Honor; light — echoing the grandeur of ancient Rome
Origin: Irish short form of Honora (from Latin honor), or a short form of Eleanor and Leonora
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #109
Total births: 4,253
History: The name Nora flourished among Ireland's strong women, from the legendary pirate queen Gráinne Mhaol to the modern leaders who transformed Irish society. It carries the spirit of women who refused to be confined by convention and blazed trails for those who followed. The name resonates in an Ireland that increasingly celebrates the courage and achievement of its daughters.
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