Nora

[ nawr-uh, nohr-uh ]

/ ˈnɔr ə, ˈnoʊr ə /

a female given name, form of Honora.

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Examples from the Web for nora

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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 Classic|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

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 Classic|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then began the story of the first night at Wildwoods when Nora was determined to sleep in the attic.
The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge|Lilian Garis
“I am afraid, Nora, you were rude to the gentleman,” she said in her silvery voice.
The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters|Edward S. Ellis
"You must na mind the ongraciousness o' the puir mither," Nora said, as they turned away.
Flint|Maud Wilder Goodwin
Nora was pretty, but Nora was not richly endowed with pretty frocks.
Red Rose and Tiger Lily|L. T. Meade
What Mrs. Ryle would have done but for Nora Dickson it was impossible to say.
Trevlyn Hold|Mrs. Henry Wood

fem. proper name, Irish, shortened from Honora or Leonora.