Nora
Meaning of Nora
The name Nora is a beloved choice for a baby girl. Its origins span several cultures including Italian, Spanish and English; in all three languages, the pronunciation is close to 'NOH-rah'. An appealing aspect of this name is its simplicity, as well as its flexibility - it can be traditionally spelled as 'Nora' or with an added touch of charm as 'Norah'. This classic name has consistently been popular among parents in the United States. Historical data shows that Nora has held a steady presence on the list of top baby names, ranking within the top 500 since at least 1880 and often breaking into the top 100. In recent years, it has seen even more popularity, staying within the top 50 since 2014 and ranking as high up as number 27 in 2021. With its historical charm and modern appeal, Nora remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a beautiful yet straightforward name for their baby girls.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as NOH-rah (/'no.ra/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as NOH-rah (/'no.ɾa/)
English
- Pronunced as NOR-uh (/'nɔr.ə/)
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Notable People Named Nora
| Nora Ephron was a renowned American journalist, writer, and filmmaker, best known for her work in romantic comedy films and receiving accolades such as a British Academy Film Award and multiple nominations for prestigious awards. |
| Nora Roberts is a prolific American author known for writing over 225 romance novels under various pen names such as J. D. Robb, Jill March, and Sarah Hardesty. |
| Nora Fatehi is a Canadian dancer and actress known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films, making her acting debut in the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans. |
| Nora Connolly O'Brien was an Irish politician, activist, and writer who served as a member of Seanad Éireann from 1957 to 1969. |
| Nora Twomey is an accomplished Irish animator, director, and producer, best known for her work on Academy Award-nominated animated films such as The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner. |
| Nora Volkow - Nora D. Volkow is a Mexican-American psychiatrist and the current director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
| Nora Swinburne, born Leonora Mary Johnson, was a prominent English actress known for her roles in numerous British films. |
| Nora Fisher McMillan, born Eleanor Fisher, was a self-taught expert in natural history and conchology, with over 400 publications to her name. |
| Nora Marks Dauenhauer - Nora Marks Keixwnéi Dauenhauer was a celebrated Tlingit poet, short-story writer, and language scholar from Alaska, known for her award-winning work and tenure as Alaska State Writer Laureate. |
| Nora Bayes was a popular American singer and vaudeville performer in the early 20th century, known for co-writing "Shine On, Harvest Moon" and performing successful songs during World War I, as well as for her independent views and unconventional private life. |
| Nora Lee Guthrie is the daughter of American folk musician Woody Guthrie, president of The Woody Guthrie Foundation, and resides in Mt. Kisco, New York. |
| Nora Krug is a German-American author, illustrator, and award-winning graphic memoirist, known for her work "Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home," and serves as an associate professor of Illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York City. |
| Nora Jane Struthers is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for her diverse musical style and influential presence in the Americana and roots rock genres. |
| Nora Nicholson was a renowned English actress known for her portrayal of character roles, achieving her greatest success in the later years of her career with notable performances in classics by Shakespeare and Chekhov, as well as new plays by authors like Noël Coward and Alan Bennett, often portraying eccentric or unhinged characters. |
| Nora Wingfield Tyson is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who made history as the first woman to lead a United States Navy ship fleet. |
