Nora
Girl name · 334 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nora: 334 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 56 births in 2024.
A warm, gentle favourite, Nora originated as a short form of Honora or Eleanor, drawing from Latin *honor* (honour) and, through Eleanor, from Occitan *alénor* (the other Aenor). Some also link it to the Arabic *nūr* (light), giving the name a radiant, cross-cultural appeal. Among its most celebrated bearers are American writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, whose wit reshaped romantic comedy, and Nora Barnacle, the steadfast partner of James Joyce. While no major town bears the name, the spelling Norah is a common variant, often associated with the singer Norah Jones, and the name enjoys enduring popularity across Ireland and Scotland for its soft strength and timeless charm.
Girl 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202456 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #8649 babies
- Total births
- 334since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 100%vs prior 5y