Eleonor name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Provençal, Old Greek, Arabic, French, Germanic, English and Celtic
Usage: English, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Eleonor e-leo-nor
Meaning: Shining Light, English, Wicker, Reed, Shoot, Basket, Most Beautiful Woman in the World, A Lady Attending on Imogen, The Bright One, Moon, The Torch, The Element Helios Meaning Sun and Wealth and Honor
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What does Eleonor mean?

Uncustomary Eleonor's origin is Old Greek and Old Provençal is used mostly in Danish, Finnish, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish and English is a baby girl name. Eleonor is form of everlasting and prominent Eleonore.

Eleonore is a variation of well-liked and evergreen Eleonora. Eleonore is resulted from Eleanor. Eleonore's meaning is the Other and Shining has its origin in Old Provençal and Arabic. Also. Eleonor is variation of frequently used and perpetual Eleonora.

Eleonora is English and German form of Eleanor. Also Eleonora is equivalent of Helen in Polish and Spanish languages. Eleonor is equivalent of Eleanor in English and Spanish languages. Also Eleonor is equivalent of Helen in Spanish language.

Also Eleonor is equivalent of Eléonore in Nordic language.

How do I pronounce Eleonor?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Eleonor as e-leo-nor.

Variants of Eleonor

Eleonora, Eleonore, Alienor, Eleanor, Helen, Elenora, Elna, Eléonore, Aleanor, Aline, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie

Names that rhyme with Eleonor

How popular is the name Eleonor?

Eleonor is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1900 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1918, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 426 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Eleonor.

Over 533 babies in France have been named Eleonor. The given name is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 59 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 532 babies that have been given the name Eleonor in United States. In England and Wales, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1996. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 2002 and achieved its top ranking of 754 in 2013.

In Belgium, first appeared in 2014 and is still in use.

But Eleonor is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 6000 have the name. As per our research, over 20000 people has been named Eleonor globally.

YearRankBirths
2018510525
2017562222
2016754115
2015889312
2014598021
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Eleonor in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5101144
Finland000100
Sweden51013003833
Norway510919
Denmark1090

Here's what numbers has to say about Eleonor

Love is most important in your life. You are good at envisioning projects and develop them on your own. You could be a poet because of the original way you express yourself. When it comes to romance, you are the most sensual partner. If you have number 8 as your personality no, it reveals your competitive spirit, good nature, and lucky one. You are a good friend. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch.

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Famous people named Eleonor

  • Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg, Holy Roman Empress, German Queen
  • Eleonora Vallone in Il papà di Giovanna as Actress
  • Eleonora Stathopoulou in Itan enas isyhos thanatos as Actress
  • Eleonor Kerrigan in Andrew Dice Clay Presents the Blue Show as
  • Eleonora Danco in La stanza del figlio as Actress
  • Eleonore Adlon in Out of Rosenheim as Producer
  • Eleonora Duse in Cenere as Actress
  • Eleonore Melzer in Flotte Biester auf der Schulbank as Actress
  • Eleonore Pourriat in Tu seras un homme as Actress
  • Eleonor de Floer is noted for her acting in movie Adolf klarar skivan

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