Honor

Meaning of Honor

Honor is a unisex name that has a strong and dignified feel to it. It can be pronounced as AHN-er in American English or AHN-uh in British English. The name also has a variation, Honour.

Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, Honor has been consistently used as a baby name over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking around the 1700s to 2000s in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that Honor had a peak in popularity in 2013 when it reached rank 1598.

With its elegant sound and meaningful connotations, Honor is a beautiful choice for parents who value virtue and integrity.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as AHN-er (/ˈɑnər/)

British English

  • Pronunced as AHN-uh (/ˈɑnə/)

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Similar Names to Honor

Notable People Named Honor

Honor Blackman was an English actress famous for her roles in The Avengers, Goldfinger, Shalako, Jason and the Argonauts, and The Upper Hand.
Honor Mary Crowley was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and former Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry South constituency from 1945 to 1966.
Honor Swinton Byrne is a British actress known for her roles in the films I Am Love and The Souvenir series, and she is the daughter of playwright John Byrne and actress Tilda Swinton.
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