64%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. AHN-ər [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From the English word honour, which is of Latin origin. This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. It can also be viewed as a form of HONORIA or HONORATA, which are ultimately derived from the same source. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantHonor People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange serious nerdy Categories unisex, virtue names, virtues, word names Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·