Nora

girl

NOR-ah

“Honor; light”

🌍 Irish / Scandinavian📊 #72 nationally+48%

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)

The Story

Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' heroine Nora Helmer became a feminist icon. The name bridges Irish and Scandinavian heritage beautifully.

Sibling Ideas

Henry Clara Felix

✨ Middle Names

Jane Grace Kate

Names That Vibe With Nora

Jack

English

#24

Quinn

Irish

#182

Liam

Irish

Noah

Hebrew

Oliver

Latin / French

Olivia

Latin

Emma

Germanic

Charlotte

French

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Irish & Celtic

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Top 100

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Comeback Names

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