Ending in -ora or -orah

Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans.

A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power.

There are many variations of this name, with or without the initial T and the final h, with one p or two. In the Bible she was the wife of Moses.

Unusual Honor or Nora alternative, but we prefer the originals.

Makes a serious name frilly and feminine, which, depending on your viewpoint, might be a good or a bad thing. In this case, we vote good.

Fiora is a lost name that's now been found, a sleeker version of the antique Fiorella. There's an Italian river called the Fiora as well as a character in the video game League of Legends: Fiora is known in that game as "The Grand Duelist".

Euphonic hybrid of the sounds of Melissa and Laura. Melora Hardin is an actress who was featured on The Office.

The Isidora spelling, though equally legitimate, is about 90 percent less common than Isadora.

Short and slight, with great potential now that names like Ava, Ida and Orla are popular. Ora Beach is a tourist destination on Seram Island, Indonesia.

Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers, however, classic diminutives include the Spanish, Italian, Serbian and Portuguese Dora, the Bulgarian Todorka, and the Swedish Thea.

Somewhat flat-footed form; go for the original.

Annora is a noble name, a distinctive twist on its most essential form: Honor. Other variations to explore include Honora and Nora.

Intriguing derivation, though people will assume it's a simplified form of Maura.

Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.

This lovely name is a softened French version of Tziporah, the biblical wife of Moses. Unfortunately, in the US, it's become attached to the cosmetics franchise.

Elenora is a feminine name with elegant classical roots, representing a variant of Eleanor. The name ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'other' or 'foreign.' This particular spelling creates a softer, more vowel-rich version of the traditional Eleanor. Throughout history, the name has been associated with nobility and refinement, borne by numerous queens and aristocratic women. Elenora offers a slightly more romantic and melodic quality than Eleanor, with its additional vowel creating a flowing rhythm. While less common than Eleanor or Eleonora, this variation maintains the name's dignified heritage while providing a touch of distinctiveness. The name carries timeless appeal, making it suitable for a child and equally appropriate for an adult. Parents might choose Elenora for its classic elegance combined with a subtle uniqueness that sets it apart from more common traditional names.

As the softer-looking Cora of Downton Abbey fame charted highly in the US and the UK, some parents were looking for a way to make this name a little less common, a bit more trendy or far more Germanic by using a "K". We prefer the C version, but Kora is still an elegant name.

An important biblical name, being the wife of Moses in Exodus. Has a number of spelling variations, including Tziporah, Zipora(h), Zippora(h), Tzipor and Tzipori. The Yiddish forms are Tzeitl and Tzertel.

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.

Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your viewpoint, that may be an advantage.