Nora

Nora is a feminine name that has several origins. Considered a shortened form of Honora, Nora assumes the meaning of "honor" from the Latin Honorius. A title synonymous with respect and reverence, it's no wonder Nora has become an enduringly popular pick. Nora earns the additional translations of "the other Aenor" and "old north" from the French Eleanor and Eleanora. Only one letter separates Nora and Nura, an Arabic name that holds the illuminating definition of "light."

If you're looking for a moniker that pays tribute to an important Honora, Honor, Eleanor, or Nura in your life, Nora will certainly shine. DaisyZH, a member of The Bump community, shares why Nora was her top pick, "My great-grandma's name was Eleanor, I've always wanted to use her name as a middle name, but now I kind of like Nora as a remembrance of her." Beloved rom-coms like Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally... might just gain new significance when you choose Nora for your little one, as they were written by the famed American director and screenwriter, Nora Ephron.