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Eleonore Pronunciation

Eleonore is pronounced el-eh-uh-NOR /ˌɛl.ɛ.əˈnɔr/Medium

Meaning: A French/German form of Eleanor — of uncertain origin (Occitan Alienor), popularly read as 'light' or 'shining light'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A form of Eleanor: Eleonore is the French/German Eleanor, often read as 'light'. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'el-eh-uh-NOR').

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Origin LowOld French, Occitan

MeaningA French/German form of Eleanor — of uncertain origin (Occitan Alienor), popularly read as 'light' or 'shining light'; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6686 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,074

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Eleonore is a French and German form of Eleanor — of uncertain origin (the Occitan Alienor), popularly read as 'light' or 'shining light' (routes uncertain, which we flag). Borne by European queens and princesses. A lyrical, regal name (said 'el-eh-uh-NOR'; nicknames Nora, Lore).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, a-form-of-Eleanor, and regal.

Did you know? Eleanor's ultimate meaning is uncertain (from the Occitan Alienor), though it's popularly read as 'light; shining light' — Eleonore is its French and German form, lyrical and regal (said 'el-eh-uh-NOR').

Overall data confidence 45%

Behind the Name — Eleanor — uncertain origin

Variations

EleanorEleanoreLeonore

Nicknames

Nora

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Old-french Occitan

If you like Eleonore…

Eleanor— the standard form

Eleanore— a fellow spelling

Elinor— another Eleanor spelling

Treasure— echoes that soft -re sound

Catarina— another Occitan name

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How do you pronounce Eleonore?

Eleonore is pronounced el-eh-uh-NOR (/ˌɛl.ɛ.əˈnɔr/). Press play above to hear Eleonore said aloud.

How do you say Eleonore?

Eleonore is said el-eh-uh-NOR (/ˌɛl.ɛ.əˈnɔr/). Press play above to hear Eleonore said aloud.

What does the name Eleonore mean?

Eleonore is a form of Eleanor, of uncertain origin but popularly read as 'light; shining light'; we note the uncertainty.

Is Eleonore a boy or girl name?

Eleonore is a girl's name.

How popular is Eleonore?

Eleonore is a rare name in the U.S.