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Ellenora

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Pronounced el-eh-NOR-ah /ɛl.əˈnɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Eleanor/Eleonora — variously 'light; a shining light; bright/compassion'Low

In 30 seconds: Light; a shining light: Ellenora is a form of Eleanor. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'el-eh-NOR-ah').
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Origin LowGreek, Provencal
MeaningA form of Eleanor/Eleonora — variously 'light; a shining light; bright/compassion'
U.S. rank (2024)#9723 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919082024

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

Ellenora is a form of Eleanor/Eleonora — variously 'light; a shining light; bright/compassion'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'el-eh-NOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage form of Eleanor. Rare, a-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eleanor is variously 'light; a shining light' — Ellenora is a form, lyrical and classic (said 'el-eh-NOR-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ellenora — form of Eleanor

Variations

EleanoraEleonoraElenora

Nicknames

NoraEllie

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Eleonora— the Italian form
Elenora— a kin spelling
Nora— a kin short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellenora mean?

Ellenora is a form of Eleanor — variously 'light; a shining light; bright'.

How do you pronounce Ellenora?

It's said el-eh-NOR-ah /ɛl.əˈnɔr.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ellenora a boy or girl name?

Ellenora is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellenora?

Ellenora is a very rare name in the U.S.

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