Lenore name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Provençal and Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: l(e)-no-re
Meaning: Light and Pity
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What does Lenore mean?

Preeminent and Perpetual Lenore's origin is Old Provençal and Old Greek bestowed upon both genders which is used largely in English, meaning of Lenore is "Light or Pity". Lenore is variation of imperishable and admired Leonore.

Leonore is version of lofty and conifer Eleonore. Also Leonore is a variant of prevailing and evergreen Eleanor. Leonore is also variation of timeless and loved Helen. Leonore is also version of long standing and predominant Lenore.

Leonore is also variant form of everlasting and frequently used Leonora. Meaning of Leonore is The Other and Foreign is rooted from Old Provençal and Old Greek. Lenore is form of famed and conifer Helen.

Helen is form of Helene in English language. Helen's meaning is Shining Light and Bright One Shining One is originated from Old Greek and English. Lenore is abridged form of Eleanor.

Eleanor is derived from Helen. Eleanor is English cognate of Eleonora. Eleanor means Variant of Helen, Bright One Shining One and Sun Ray is originated from Old Provençal and Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Lenore?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Lenore is l(e)-no-re.

Variants of Lenore

Lanora, Leonore, Helen, Alienor, Eleonore, Eleanor, Leonora, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie

Names that rhyme with Lenore

How popular is the name Lenore?

Lenore used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 22443 babies have been given the name in 140 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1915,.

After 140 years, the name has past its prime. Additionally, the given name has been in Lenore is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today and also in Ireland.

Lenore is a common name in Canada while somewhat familiar name in Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Germany, England and Philippines. According to our estimate, over 20000 babies have been named Lenore globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300248271
202200239076
202100244272
202000358941
201900247771
201800280160
201700338246
201600266465
201500264467
201400273563
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Lenore in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4170
Finland030
Sweden4873
Norway59
Denmark110

Here's what numbers has to say about Lenore

Dreams are important to you because you think that a person without dreams is like a walking dead. You are highly resourceful and respectful around people who value honesty, justice, and dreams. You sometimes feel you are trapped in a cage that is also created by yourself. You would put other people's interests and wishes before yours just to see them happy. You are a smart person who knows how to rise above everything that makes you feel miserable.

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  •  Kyrillus - Boy name Kyrillus has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Kyrillus is "Lord" is particulary used in Finnish and German
  •  Thelma - Used in Norwegian, Danish and Icelandic durable and admired, Thelma is used as a gender-neutral name, Thelma means "Helmet of War" came from Greek, German and English
  •  Demetra - Demetra's meaning is Half and Dedicated to Demeter is specifically used in Greek and English and is aimed at both sexes came from French and Old Greek. Demetra is derivative of Demi.
  •  Cleopas particulary is used in English, meaning of Cleopas is "Glory of the Father", a boy name is of Old Greek origin

Middle names for Lenore

Possible options for a child named Lenore include these familiar and loveable middle names:

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Famous people named Lenore

  • Lenore Tawney, American artist
  • Lenore Kandel, American poet
  • Lenore Blum, former distinguished professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon
  • Lenore Kasdorf, American actress
  • Lenore Smith, Australian actress best known for her work
  • Lenore Romney, American actress and political figure
  • Lenore Ulric, star of the Broadway stage and Hollywood films of the silent-film and early sound era
  • Lenore Skenazy, American blogger, columnist, author
  • Lenore Coffee, American screenwriter, playwright and novelist
  • Lenore Zann, Australian-Canadian actress and politician
  • Lenore J. Coffee in Possessed as Writer
  • Lenore Harris in Kill Your Darlings as Actress
  • Lenore Shanewise in Kick the Can as Actress
  • Lenore Lonergan in Westward the Women as Actress
  • Lenore Stevens in Beyond Atlantis as Actress
  • Lenore Aubert in Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein as Actress
  • Lenore Banks in The Apostle as Actress
  • Lenore Andriel in Yellow Rock as Actress
  • Lenore Bender is well-known for her acting in tvMovie Thin Ice
  • In 1927, Lenore Bushman played the role of N in crime flick The Love Wager.
  • In 1920, Lenore Lynard portrayed the role of Mrs. Meredith in drama flick Love in the Wilderness.
  • Lenore Johnson played pivotal character of Sink Victim in 2010 horror movie I Clean Up Your Grave.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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