Is Nora short for anything?
Yes. Nora is a nickname in most old records, and it usually points to Honora. Less often it stands in for Eleanor, Leonora, and Honoria. Expect it in Irish, American, and British records, mostly 1700s-1900s. A record that says Nora and a record that says Honora can easily be the same person, so search both names before you rule anyone out.
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Is Nora a nickname?+
In old records, almost always - it stands for Honora or Eleanor. Treat it as a pointer to a formal name until the documents prove otherwise.
Is Nora a real name on its own?+
It mostly rode on Honora in the eras we track (1700s-1900s). If your ancestor's papers only ever say Nora, record it as written and keep Honora as a candidate.
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