Updated February 19, 2024

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  • Greek : Mercy
  • Greek : Torch

What does Eleanor mean and stand for?

Of English origin, Eleanor derives from the Provencal phrase alia Aenor, meaning "other Aenor." In the twelfth century, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine brought the name to England from France. From there, the name continued to grace medieval royalty until it became popular elsewhere.

Syllables: 3

Girl name variations

Eleanore

Eleanore

+ 10% this year
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Eleanora

Eleanora

- 2% this year
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Elinor

Elinor

- 2% this year
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Elinore

Elinore

+ 25% this year
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Ellie

Ellie

- 1% this year
Feminine
Common
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Nell

Nell

+ 22% this year
Neutral
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Leonore

Leonore

- 40% this year
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Leonora

Leonora

- 1% this year
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Eliana

Eliana

0 % this year
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Elana

Elana

- 8% this year
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Elanor

Elanor

+ 10% this year
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Elanore

Elanore

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Elenor

Elenor

- 3% this year
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Elenore

Elenore

- 21% this year
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Eleonor

Eleonor

+ 14% this year
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Elianore

Elianore

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Ellenor

Ellenor

+ 20% this year
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Ellinor

Ellinor

- 8% this year
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Ellinore

Ellinore

- 60% this year
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Elynor

Elynor

+ 120% this year
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Elanie

Elanie

- 10% this year
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Helen

Helen

+ 6% this year
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Helene

Helene

+ 7% this year
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Helena

Helena

+ 11% this year
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Helina

Helina

- 18% this year
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Helaine

Helaine

0 % this year
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Elaine

Elaine

+ 5% this year
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Elayne

Elayne

+ 7% this year
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Eileen

Eileen

+ 8% this year
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Elena

Elena

0 % this year
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Elene

Elene

+ 83% this year
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Galina

Galina

- 25% this year
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Lenora

Lenora

+ 23% this year
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Lena

Lena

+ 12% this year
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Lenny

Lenny

+ 6% this year
Neutral
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Nelly

Nelly

+ 17% this year
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Jelena

Jelena

+ 28% this year
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Jelika

Jelika

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How Popular Is The Name Eleanor

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Eleanor has been consistently popular, remaining in the top 100 since 2014, and made a jump to the top 50 in 2016.

However, it is the 7th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Eleanor was at its peak popularity in June 2016.

While many believe Eleanor is a variation of Helen via Ellen, the name Eleanor derives from the phrase alia Aenor. This means "other Aenor," which was used to distinguish the original Eleanor from her mother Aenor. Various royal members held the name Eleanor, but it was made most popular by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

Where is it Popular?

Eleanor was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Eleanor

  • Ella
  • Elle
  • Ellie
  • Nell
  • Nellie
  • Nora

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Meaning and Origin of Eleanor