Names Inspired by Nora


Nora is a classic girls' names with Celtic roots. Originally a short form of names like Honora, Nora has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages. However, it didn't migrate to America until around the nineteenth century. It then ranked in the top 100. After dropping into the 400s, Nora returned to the top of the charts in 2013. It is now more popular than ever before.

Alongside being both classic and old-fashioned, Nora has Celtic style via its Irish roots. It also has a smooth and sweet sound. While Nora is most common as a full name, it can be short for longer names like Eleanora. 

Whether you're a parent who can't use Nora for certain reasons, you're trying to name Nora's sister, or you're just looking for more names to fall in love with, this list is for you. 

Clova

Sweet Clova is the name of a Scottish village, giving it Celtic style. 

Daphne

Daphne is not a classic, but this sweet name has never really been in or out of style. 

Enya

An anglicization of Irish Eithne, this rare name also has a sweet sound.

Eve

The name of the first Biblical woman is not only timeless, but is also soft and sweet.  

Faye

Liquid Faye has Nora's sweetness and old-fashioned style. 

Fiona

Fiona is a modern Scottish classic that is smooth, if not sweet.

Greta

As a short form of Margaret, this sweet but clunky name is both classic and vintage. 

Gwen

Gwen's Welsh roots gives it Celtic style. Plus, it feels timeless if not classic.

Ida

Ida is short and sweet along with being a top 100 name in the late nineteenth century. 

Iona

Iona connects to a Scottish island along with having smooth pronunciation. 

Lena

Lena mixes classic and vintage style along with having a liquid sound. Plus, like Nora, it can be short for Helena, Magdalena, and other longer names. 

Maisie

Maisie is a diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish form of Margaret. It sounds cute via its "ie" ending but still feels complete. 

Mara

This smooth and sweet name sounds more modern, but it has consistently ranked in the top 500 since the 1950s. 

Moira

Moira is an Irish form of Mary that sounds more youthful. 

Nell

Like Nora, Nell is a four-letter sweet vintage name that can be short for names like Eleanor. 

Neve

Neve is smooth in pronunciation and Celtic in origin as the anglicization of Irish Niamh.  

Nina

Nina is a classic that can be short for multiple names such as Antonina. It has Nora's structure as well: begins with "n", four letters, two syllables, ends in "a". 

Oona

Iona is an Irish name that has the same sweet and smooth pronunciation as Nora. 

Orla

Alongside having Nora's "or" sound, the anglicization of Irish Orlaith is smooth and sweet.

Rhea

Compact Rhea is vintage in style and sweet in sound. 

Rhona

Scottish Rhona sounds a bit mature, but it is still matches Nora in smoothness.  

Stroma

This rare Scottish island name has a smooth and sweet sound. 

Thea   

This vintage gem began as a Theodora nickname, giving it classic roots. 

Willa

Willa feels old-fashioned and liquid. Plus, as a short form of Wilhelmina, it has classic roots.

Which names would you add to this list?

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