Ora Shaughnessy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ora Shaughnessy — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ora Shaughnessy is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ora is a feminine given name of English origin. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W. The surname Shaughnessy: Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football . Ora is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ora reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ora

English

Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.

Surname: Shaughnessy

English

Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ora is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ora by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Ora Shaughnessy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ora Shaughnessy:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ora?
The first name Ora originates from English. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.
When was Ora most popular?
The name Ora reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shaughnessy?
The surname Shaughnessy originates from English. Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football .
How common is the surname Shaughnessy?
The surname Shaughnessy is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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