Honour Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Honour

"A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2022 👥 366 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
366
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Honour Mean?

Honor is a primarily feminine given name derived from the word "honour", taken from a Latin root word honos, honoris. It was a virtue name in use by the Puritans. It is still in occasional use in England, but is an extremely rare name in the United States, where it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls or boys.

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Honor is a primarily feminine given name derived from the word "honour", taken from a Latin root word honos, honoris. It was a virtue name in use by the Puritans. It is still in occasional use in England, but is an extremely rare name in the United States, where it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls or boys.

Root Element
Honour
Core Meaning
"A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Honour

H 8
O 6
N 5
O 6
U 3
R 9
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Honour in Numbers

366 US bearers
2022 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Honour" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~366 people named Honour in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 36 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Honour?

The Life Path number for Honour is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 22.

Is Honour a boy or girl name?

Honour is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 30% male and 70% female.

How many people are named Honour in the US?

Approximately 366 people in the United States are named Honour. The name peaked in 2022 with 36 recorded uses.

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