Honor or light
Noreen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Nóirín, which is a diminutive of Nora. It is often associated with the Latin word for honor or the Greek word for light, serving as a pet name that became an independent given name.
Less common today
Noreen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,695 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Former California State Senator
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Voice actress in classic Disney films
