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Names That Mean Honor

Many parents hope their child grows up to be honored and respected, and some might choose to reflect that in their son or daughter’s name. Names related to honor and respect have meanings such as praise, glory, esteemed, admirable, and integrity. Prestigious baby names include current favorites like Nora and Jude, and Honor itself is on the rise for both sexes.

Along with Nora and Jude, other names that mean honor in the US Top 1000 include Arya, Brian, Cleo, Esme, Gloria, Judah, Keilani, and Timothy. Honorable names with untapped potential include Athalie, Cadogan, Sadako, and Zuko.

Honor is a strong sentiment to imbue in your child through his or her name. Take a look at our complete lineup if you need an honorable baby name for your child.

Honor

Meaning: honor

Origin:English word and virtue name
1058
Gloria

Meaning: glory

Origin:Latin
642
Briana

Meaning: strong, virtuous, honorable

Origin:Feminine variation of Brian
805
Earhart

Meaning: honor, bravery

Origin:German surname
7378
Bertha

Meaning: bright, glorious

Origin:German
1108
Takashi

Meaning: noble; prosperous; venerable

Origin:Japanese
2160
Nye

Meaning: honor

Origin:Welsh diminutive of Aneurin
2132
Kelechi

Meaning: glorify God

Origin:Igbo
0
Sanjiro

Meaning: admired, praised

Origin:Japanese
2755
Hercules

Meaning: glory of Hera

Origin:Greek
2462
Emir

Meaning: prince, ruler

Origin:Turkish, Bosnian, Arabic
2052
Yoshi

Meaning: good, respectful

Origin:Japanese
1631
Annora

Meaning: honor

Origin:Latin
1254
Verena

Meaning: integrity

Origin:Latin
1054
Honoria

Meaning: woman of honor

Origin:Latin
3440
Titiana

Meaning: title of honor

Origin:Latin
4168
Antonina

Meaning: priceless

Origin:Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin
2517
Merida

Meaning: one who has achieved a high place of honor

Origin:Latin
1147
Eucleia

Meaning: good repute, glory

Origin:Greek
5416
Sansa

Meaning: praise, charm

Origin:Sanskrit
1453