Eleanor
EL-uh-nor
Girl · French
Meaning: Light, sun ray, shining one
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Éléonore
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Light, of the shining one, of the sun ray
- Pronunciation
- ay-lay-OH-nor
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in France (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Old French form of Alienor, possibly from Greek 'eleos' or Provençal 'alenor'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, French
Commonly used in: France, Belgium, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
EleonoreFrench / German
Without the accent.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
c. 1122–1204
Queen of France and England, one of the most powerful medieval women.
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Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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