Nora
[nawr-uh, nohr-uh]
- a female given name, form of Honora.
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Examples from the Web for nora
Contemporary Examples
Why do you think Nora reacted to the life-like dolls of her family that way?
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’Marlow Stern
September 9, 2014
And, whereas the townspeople start rioting and attacking the chain-smoking cult the Guilty Remnant, Nora is at peace.
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’Marlow Stern
September 9, 2014
But why do you think Nora wanted to divorce herself from the situation and drive off?
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’Marlow Stern
September 9, 2014
We interviewed each other and Billy played an extension of me, and Meg played an extension of Nora.
‘When Harry Met Sally’ Turns 25: Director Rob Reiner Reveals the Secrets of the Romcom ClassicMarlow Stern
July 14, 2014
On June 14, 1989, the filmmaking duo of Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron created a romantic comedy for the ages.
‘When Harry Met Sally’ Turns 25: Director Rob Reiner Reveals the Secrets of the Romcom ClassicMarlow Stern
July 14, 2014
Historical Examples
Grace's strategy was very clever, but Nora's bullying is all wrong.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
I don't know which was nicer, Jessica, Nora's wedding or yours.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
The Son of God forgive us, Nora, we're after forgetting his bit of bread.
Riders to the SeaJ. M. Synge
Give her the stick, Nora, or maybe she'll slip on the big stones.
Riders to the SeaJ. M. Synge
Give me the Holy Water, Nora, there's a small sup still on the dresser.
Riders to the SeaJ. M. Synge
Word Origin and History for nora
Nora
fem. proper name, Irish, shortened from Honora or Leonora.
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