Honora Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: huh-NOR-uh //həˈnɔːrə//
Origin: Latin; Irish
Meaning: Latin: honor; Irish: woman of honor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Honora has its roots in the Latin word "honor," which translates to "honor" or "dignity." This term evolved into the Old French form "onore," which was adopted into Middle English as "honour." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin and French terms were integrated into the English lexicon, particularly those associated with nobility and virtue. The name Honora, derived from this lineage, embodies the qualities of respect and esteem, reflecting its etymological origins.
Historically, the name Honora has been associated with various notable figures and saints. One significant reference is Saint Honora, a Christian martyr whose life and deeds were celebrated in medieval hagiographies.
The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to noble families and individuals of high standing. The use of Honora in religious contexts, particularly in the naming of daughters in families of faith, contributed to its endurance through the centuries.
Culturally, the name Honora carries connotations of virtue and moral integrity, aligning with the values of honor that were esteemed in many societies. It has been used in literature and art to symbolize nobility and grace, often reflecting the character traits admired in women of influence.
The name's association with honor has made it a meaningful choice in various cultural contexts, reinforcing its significance over time. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Nora have emerged, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring appeal.
Famous people named Honora
In this section, you will find notable people named Honora. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Honora who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Honora who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Honora B. McCarty is a writer best known for her novels and contributions to literary journals.
Honora Finkel is a scientist best known for her research in environmental science and sustainability.
Fictional characters named Honora
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Honora is a fictional character from the novel The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. She is the wife of the protagonist Wang Lung and plays a significant role in his life and the family's fortunes.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Honora was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Honora has ranked as high as #2699 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Honora has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Honora is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Honora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Honora.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 |
| 2020 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24 | 24 |
| 2018 | 27 | 27 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | 16 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 | 17 |
| 2013 | 21 | 21 |
| 2012 | 22 | 22 |
| 2011 | 23 | 23 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 | 15 |
| 2008 | 16 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 | 15 |
| 2006 | 13 | 13 |
| 2005 | 14 | 14 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 19 | 19 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 |
| 1964 | 11 | 11 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 8 | 8 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 12 | 12 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 19 | 19 |
| 1953 | 11 | 11 |
| 1952 | 15 | 15 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 25 | 25 |
| 1948 | 26 | 26 |
| 1947 | 20 | 20 |
| 1946 | 15 | 15 |
| 1945 | 17 | 17 |
| 1944 | 11 | 11 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 |
| 1942 | 14 | 14 |
| 1941 | 21 | 21 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 21 | 21 |
| 1937 | 10 | 10 |
| 1936 | 12 | 12 |
| 1935 | 12 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 | 12 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 16 | 16 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 |
| 1930 | 21 | 21 |
| 1929 | 13 | 13 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 |
| 1927 | 15 | 15 |
| 1926 | 21 | 21 |
| 1925 | 18 | 18 |
| 1924 | 15 | 15 |
| 1923 | 15 | 15 |
| 1922 | 16 | 16 |
| 1921 | 27 | 27 |
| 1920 | 21 | 21 |
| 1919 | 28 | 28 |
| 1918 | 26 | 26 |
| 1917 | 26 | 26 |
| 1916 | 24 | 24 |
| 1915 | 20 | 20 |
| 1914 | 24 | 24 |
| 1913 | 22 | 22 |
| 1912 | 14 | 14 |
| 1911 | 9 | 9 |
| 1910 | 9 | 9 |
| 1909 | 9 | 9 |
| 1908 | 11 | 11 |
| 1907 | 6 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 |
| 1905 | 8 | 8 |
| 1904 | 6 | 6 |
| 1903 | 8 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 | 8 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 | 9 |
| 1899 | 16 | 16 |
| 1898 | 11 | 11 |
| 1897 | 14 | 14 |
| 1896 | 11 | 11 |
| 1895 | 15 | 15 |
| 1894 | 8 | 8 |
| 1893 | 5 | 5 |
| 1892 | 10 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 | 9 |
| 1890 | 9 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 | 6 |
| 1888 | 10 | 10 |
| 1887 | 12 | 12 |
| 1886 | 5 | 5 |
| 1885 | 7 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 |
| 1883 | 6 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 | 5 |
| 1881 | 9 | 9 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Honora (2006)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |