Names related to Nora: Norah, Eleanor, Eleanora, Lenora, Leonora
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Nora

Pronunciation: NOH-rə (key)

Origin of the name Nora:

A short form of any of the names containing the element -nora, Nora is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name.

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My daughter is named Nora and it is often mistaken for the more common Laura upon introduction.

Nicknames for Nora: | Edit

Nor, Norsie, Nors, Naya

Meanings and history of the name Nora: | Edit

Nora -Arabic name, female version of Noor which means Light.

Famous real-life people named Nora: | Edit

Nora Roberts, author
Nora Ephron, novelist and screenwriter
Norah Jones, singer-songwriter
Nora Barnacle, wife and muse of James Joyce

Nora in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Noisy Nora" is a famous children's book

In the classic "Thin Man" films about detective couple Nick and Nora Charles, Nora was played by Myrna Loy.

"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" (film)

Piper Perabo played in "Cheaper by the Dozen" as the oldest sibling, Nora.

Tea Leoni played a character named Nora Wilde in the TV show "The Naked Truth"

Samantha Mathis played a character named Nora Diniro in the 80s film "Pump Up the Volume"

More children's books: "Nora's Stars" (along with sequels, "Nora's surprise" and "Nora's Castle").

Children's music:
"Nora's Room"
"Everyone Asked About You" repeats the lines "Nora, Nora, open the door. Open the door Nora Blue, Nora Blue."

Nora is the protagonist in Henrik Ibsen's most famous play, translated either as "The Dollhouse" or "The Doll's House."

Hillary B Smith plays Nora Buchanan on the TV Soap Opera "One Life to Live"

Nora Baker, played by Piper Perabo, eldest daughter in "Cheaper by the Dozen"

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