Irish girl name
Nóirín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Nóirín means little nóra. Diminutive of Nóra, itself short for Honora, 'honour'
Nóirín is a pet form of Nóra, which in turn comes from Honora and the Latin word for honour. It gave rise to the English Noreen, a name that was extremely popular in Irish communities worldwide in the mid-twentieth century. Nóirín Ní Riain, the Irish singer and theologian, has kept the Irish spelling in public view. The name has a warm, old-fashioned feel and is now uncommon, so it can read as fresh once again. Nóirín suits parents seeking a gentle classic with the right amount of Irish heritage.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Nóirín
NoreenNorineNoirinNorene
Well-known people named Nóirín
Nóirín Ní Riain.
Nóirín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2014 Nóirín ranked #876 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nóirín mean?
Nóirín means "little nóra". Diminutive of Nóra, itself short for Honora, 'honour'.
How do you pronounce Nóirín?
Nóirín is pronounced NOR-een.
What is the origin of Nóirín?
Nóirín is of Irish origin. Diminutive of Nóra, itself short for Honora, 'honour'.