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Eleanore

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Pronounced EL-uh-nor /ˈɛl.ə.nɔɹ/Medium

Meaning: Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained as 'the other Aenor'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Eleanore is an elaborated spelling of Eleanor, a name from Old French Aliénor whose meaning has never been settled.
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Origin MediumOld French, English
MeaningVariant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained as 'the other Aenor'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1515 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births142 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eleanore extends the classic Eleanor, which descends from the Old French Aliénor. Its origin is genuinely uncertain; one common explanation reads it as 'the other Aenor', though that remains a guess rather than a fact. The name has carried an air of nobility for centuries regardless of which theory you favor.

The added final 'e' lengthens the look without changing the spoken name. Its variations, from the trim Elinor to Eleanora and Elnora, show how flexibly this old name has been spelled.

Did you know? Eleanore is a spelling variant of Eleanor, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'the other Aenor ' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Eleanore — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EleanorEleanoraElenoraElinorElnora

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If you like Eleanore…

Eleanor— the standard spelling Eleanore elaborates on
Eleanora— a Latinate variation of the same name
Elinor— a trimmer historical spelling of the same name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleanore mean?

Eleanore is usually explained as meaning 'the other Aenor ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Eleanore?

It's commonly said EL-uh-nor /ˈɛl.ə.nɔɹ/.

Is Eleanore a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eleanore is used as a girl name.

How popular is Eleanore?

In 2024, Eleanore ranked #1515 in the U.S. for girls, with 142 births recorded.