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Eleanore
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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.
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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.