Different spellings.?

Question

Norene has many different spellings;

Norene, Noreen, Noírín, Norreen, Norrene.

Which one should I use?

and does anyone know what it means?

for the person who commented on my awful, horrid name...

It's my middle name! I've never liked it, but decided to use it instead of my first name, (which is Sarah)

And my parents told me I didn't have to use the same spelling as they did.

Answer 1

I've always found traditional NÓIRÍN -- accent on the O, rather than first I -- the most attractive (I feel the same about Maureen, Maurene, etc. versus Mairin). The "i" rather than "e" forms just seem more authentic, intriguing and visually appealing overall. In other words, while I like the sound of the name regardless of spelling, Noirin certainly LOOKS the most "pretty." ;)

Assuming you're in the states, however, using simply Noirin -- sans accent marks (as I did with above) -- is equally attractive, and generally less problematic. Anyone familiar with it will know precisely what name this is, and anyone not wouldn't be helped by the accents regardless. :) Hope that helps!

Edit: Both meanings listed above are often used, but neither is exclusively correct. "Honor" is most accurate, when Noirin is used as a pet form of Nora stemming from Honora (obvious meaning LOL), but Nora itself can just as easily stem from Eleanor, in which case the meaning is a bit of a mystery. ;) It's often linked with the Greek helios or helene, meaning "torch/light" or even "sun," but that's generally attributed to its similarity to Helena (especially with a cockney accent) more than an actual proven etymology. :) It's also been linked to eleos ("compassion,"), Aldenor ("old north") and Adalnor ("noble north"), as well as a number of other possible etymologies (the name generally being taken as a combination of alia, meaning simply "other" (often used when a child was named for her mother), and the old name Aenor, whose meaning is itself unknown for certain. If you're really interested in the meaning behind Noirin/Nora/Eleanor/Alienor, you can find some great information here: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=2921593&board=gen And if it's simply a less-confusing derrivation you'd like, use the "honor" meaning from Honora. ;)

Answer 2

Noreen Name Meaning

Answer 3

Noreen

Answer 4

Noreen

Answer 5

Noreen means honor.

Personally, I like Norene.

Answer 6

I love that name! I like Noreen and none of the others. Otherwise, I would go with Norean (it can be spelled this way and it is one of the original spellings, I believe).

Edit to add: I always thought it meant "light"

Answer 7

Noreen or Norene. I really like Noirin, it's different, but people might pronounce it wrong.
Noreen is Celtic/Gaelic meaning Honor. It is a variation of Nora
Cute name :)

Answer 8

I like Noreen too

Answer 9

norene- just don't like it.
noreen- classic, but maybe a bit old lady?
noirin- looks like a medication, and no one will be able to pronounce it.
norreen- like the classic, but with a modern twist. i like it, the only problem is people will probably mispell it.
norrene- nah.

i'd go with noreen or norreen. norreen is a bit more modern looking which i like, but people would probably spell it noreen, which would probably annoy your daughter when they spelled it wrong constantly.

Answer 10

I like Noreen.