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 Categories English nouns, English verbs, honour, virtue names, virtues, word names