Onora

oh-NOR-uh

A feminine Irish form tied to honor and esteem.

Meaning

Onora is presented in the excerpts as an Irish female name derived from English Honora, ultimately linked with Latin honor, meaning “honor” or “esteem.” The name is also treated as a close relation of Honor, with Norah/Nora appearing as common shortened forms in usage.

Origin

Fun fact

The excerpts note that Onora was one of the favourite modern Irish names, and that Norah is often treated as a shortened form of it.

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Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.

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