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Leonora

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Pronounced lehohn-OHR-a /lɛoʊn.ˈoʊr.æ/Medium

Meaning: The other AenorMedium

In 30 seconds: Leonora is the Italian form of Eleanor, traditionally read as 'the other Aenor'.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningThe other Aenor
U.S. rank (2025)#1772 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births114 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802025

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

Like other Eleanor forms, Leonora goes back to the medieval name Aenor, with the meaning given as 'the other Aenor'. It took hold in Italian and operatic use and shortens easily to Nora. Accented spellings such as Léonora show how it travels across languages.

The full four syllables give it a romantic, lyrical sound, well suited to the heroines of opera. The British-Mexican surrealist painter and novelist Leonora Carrington is a notable modern bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Leonora is 'the other Aenor ', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Leonora — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LorellaLorettaNoraLéonoraLeónóra

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Leonora Carrington (1917–2011)
    British-Mexican surrealist painter and novelist, one of the last surviving participants of the 1930s Surrealist movement.

If you like Leonora…

Leonor— The Spanish form of the same Eleanor name.
Nora— A short form drawn from the end of Leonora.
Eleonora— A close relative in the same Eleanor family.
Chiara— a fellow Italian choice
Debora— shares Leonora's Italian roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonora mean?

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

How do you pronounce Leonora?

It's commonly said lehohn-OHR-a /lɛoʊn.ˈoʊr.æ/.

Is Leonora a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Leonora?

In 2024, Leonora ranked #2087 in the U.S. for girls, with 92 births recorded.

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