What is Nora short for?
In old records, Nora is usually short for Honora. It can also stand for Eleanor, Leonora, and Honoria. You will find it in Irish, American, and British records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Nora-to-Honora jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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