Nora
NOR-uh
Girl · Latin
Meaning: Light, honor
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Eleanor
Girl · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Light, sun ray, shining one
- Pronunciation
- EL-uh-nor
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old French, of debated origin; possibly from Greek 'helenē' (light) or Provençal.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageRoyal
Languages in use: French, Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
EleanoreEnglish
Variant with final e.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Eleanor Roosevelt
1884–1962
American First Lady, diplomat, and human rights activist.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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