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Ending in -ora or -orah

  1. Eleonora

    • Origin:

      Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish variation of Eleanor

    • Description:

      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.
  2. Dora

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodora and Isidora, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of the Dora the Explorer connection, which has its pluses and minuses.
  3. Jorah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "early rain"

    • Description:

      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.
  4. Fiora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "flower"

    • Description:

      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".
  5. Honora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "woman of honor"

    • Description:

      Honora and Honoria are two ways of softening the severity of Honor, while retaining its righteous meaning. They were predominant until the Reformation, when the Puritans adopted the abstract virtue names, and were introduced to Britain by the Normans.
  6. Adora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "adored"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Latin, Esperanto

    • Meaning:

      "courageous; valuable"

    • Description:

      Valora may be one of several things: a femininization of word name Valor, celebrating bravery and strength; an Esperanto name meaning "valuable"; a spin on Valerie and Valeria, via the Valorie spelling, meaning "strength, health"; a play on Lora/Laura and Valerie, giving the it the combined meaning of "healthy bay laurel".
  8. Zipporah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      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.
  9. Annora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "honor"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "prayer"

    • Description:

      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.
  11. Teodora

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      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.
  12. Isidora

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian variation of Isadora, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Isis"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Sonora may be a more unusual and melodic choice than Sierra, but this Mexican state name may sound too much like Senora to work as a name.
  14. Lora

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Laura, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentum or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      A succinct and stripped back form of Laura, that also doubles up as a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena ("from the kingdom of Lothar") and as a German and Scandinavian short from of Eleanora.
  15. Tamora

    • Origin:

      Meaning unknown, possibly from Tomyris, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "family"

    • Description:

      Attractive name associated both with a queenly character who meets a very grisly end in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus and popular teen fantasy novelist Tamora Pierce. Shakespearean puns in the name include amor for love and moor as the character was in love with a Moor, though any parent interested in the name should be aware of its tragic association.
  16. Tzipora

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      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.
  17. Enora

    • Origin:

      Breton

    • Meaning:

      "honor"

    • Description:

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

    • Description:

      Vanora is an elegant feminine name with Celtic roots, particularly associated with Scottish and Irish heritage. Often considered a variant of Guinevere (King Arthur's queen), Vanora carries the meaning 'white wave' or 'fair phantom.' In medieval Scottish history, Vanora appears as an alternative name for Queen Guinevere in some Arthurian legends. The name possesses a lyrical quality with its flowing sounds and balanced syllables. Though uncommon in contemporary use, Vanora offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar Celtic names while maintaining authentic historical connections. Its melodic sound and romantic associations with Arthurian legend give it a timeless, slightly mystical quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical depth and elegant sound.

  19. Sephora

    • Origin:

      French variation of Tziporah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      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.
  20. Mora

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "blackberry"

    • Description:

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

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