Honoré

Honoré is a masculine given name of French origin. It derives from the Latin honor, through Old French honor, and historically signifies esteem or distinction. The feminine form is Honorée. In addition to being a given name, Honoré is sometimes used as a surname, and English-language texts often drop the accent, rendering it as Honore or Honore.

Prominent historical bearers include Honoré de Balzac, the 19th-century French novelist; Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, a leading figure of the French Revolution; Honoré Daumier, a 19th-century caricaturist and painter; and Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, a French naval officer and member of the Resistance during World War II.

Cultural and religious associations include Saint Honoré, a 7th-century bishop of Amiens who is the patron saint of bakers. The Saint-Honoré pastry, a classic French dessert, is named in his honor, and his feast is celebrated on May 15 in the Catholic calendar.

In modern usage, the name remains most common in Francophone regions, though it appears in various forms across languages. Variants include the unaccented Honore or Honore, used in English-speaking contexts and in some international records.