Leonor name meaning
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What does Leonor mean?
Of Old Provençal and Old Greek origin, Customary and Perpetual Leonor is a gender insensitive name, substantially used in Portuguese and Spanish, Leonor means "Foreign". Leonor is variant of imperishable and widespread Lenore.
Lenore is a form of trendy and venerable Leonore. Also Lenore is variant form of eternal and illustrous Helen. Lenore is abridged form of Eleanor. Desirable and Perpetual Lenore dominantly is used in English is rooted from Old Greek and Old Provençal, meaning of Lenore is "Pity and Light".
How do I pronounce Leonor?
The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Leonor is lay-oh-NOR. The name can also be pronounced as le(o)-nor or lay-oh-nor.
Variants of Leonor
Alienor, Lenore, Leonore, Helen, Lanora, Eleanor, Eleonore, Leonora, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Helene
How popular is the name Leonor?
Leonor is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1885 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1909, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 719 on girl names chart when 90 babies were named Leonor.
There are over 5744 babies that have been given the name Leonor in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1901 and was able to reach the top 700 names.
In 1913, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 612 on boy names chart when 77 babies were named Leonor. Over 1287 babies in France have been named Leonor. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.
In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 107 on girl names chart when 70 babies were given the name Leonor. There are over 652 babies that have been given the name Leonor in Switzerland.
Leonor is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1341 (2014) in its 16 years run on England and Wales naming chart. Over 207 people have been named Leonor in England and Wales.
In Belgium, it has been in use since 2008 and peaked in 2016 when it ranked 402nd. There are over 155 babies that have been given the name Leonor in Belgium.
However things change on global perspective, Leonor is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Brazil, Mozambique, Argentina, Peru, Spain, Cuba, Angola, Philippines, Portugal, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile and Bolivia.
At least, 510000 people globally have carried Leonor as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 3327 | 47 | ||
| 2017 | 3458 | 44 | ||
| 2016 | 3552 | 43 | ||
| 2015 | 3749 | 40 | ||
| 2014 | 4442 | 32 | ||
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Here's what numbers has to say about Leonor
You want to know how everything works, how everything was created. Focus on your career. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. To have dreams you want to accomplish means having a reason to wake up in the morning. Your family and friends are the two most important things you care about. The rest is temporary and not worth your attention.
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- Leonora means Spanish Form of Eleanor Light or Variant of Eleanor is originated from Old Provençal and Old Greek bestowed upon baby girls is used mainly in Portuguese and German
- Risto - Mostly used in Danish and Swedish, Risto aimed at boys has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Risto is "Carrying Christ or Christ Carrier"
- Georgios - Used majorly in Swedish, Norwegian and Greek unexpected, Georgios is of Old Greek origin, a boy name, Georgios means "Farmer or Earthworker"
- Zoé - Used notably in French, Finnish and Swedish loved, Zoé is used as a baby girl name has its roots in Old Greek, Zoé means "Life"
- Brontes has its origin in Old Greek is used as a boy name, Brontes means "Thunder"
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Famous people named Leonor
- Leonor Oyarzún, former First Lady of Chile and the widow of former President Patricio Aylwin
- Leonor Rosser, widely watched television origami artist based
- Leonor López de Córdoba, advisor and confidant of Queen Catalina of Castile
- Leonor Orosa-Goquingco, Filipino national artist in creative dance
- Leonor Beleza, Portuguese politician
- Leonor Michaelis, German biochemist, physical chemist, and physician
- Leonor Varela, Chilean actress and model
- Leonor Fini, Argentinian surrealist painter, designer
- Leonor Sullivan, member of the United States House of Representatives
- Leonor F. Loree, American civil engineer and railroad executive
- Leonor Watling, Spanish film actress and singer
- Leonor Gonzalez Mina, prominent Afro-Colombian musician and actress
- Leonor Teles, was queen consort of Portugal by marriage to King Ferdinand I, and one of the protagonists
- Leonora Hornblow in Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies as
- Leonorilda Ochoa in Huyendo del dolor as Actress
- Leonor Gómez in Subida al cielo as Actress
- Leonor Llausás in Veneno para las hadas as Actress
- Leonor Anthony in Wild Things as Actress
- Leonora Balcarce in La Ciénaga as Actress
- Leonor Arocha portrayed significant character of My Ex-Wife in 2000 drama flick Estorvo.
- Leonor Baldaque, from 2002 drama flick O Princípio da Incerteza, who characterized Camila.
- In 1980 comedy, musical film, Son o no son, Leonor Borrero portrayed N.
- In 1935 drama, romance film, As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor, Leonor d'Eça characterized Pupil.
- Leonor Fábregas, from 1941 movie Sol de Valencia, who characterized N.
- In 1982, Leonor González characterized the role of N in action, drama film El manantial de las fieras.
- In 1953 drama, romance film, Chikwembo!, Leonor Maia played Luísa.
- Leonor Manso, from 2009 drama movie Anita, who played the Nora.
- Leonor Poeira, from 1968 drama film Estrada da Vida, who characterized the Ana Maria.
- In 1966 comedy and musical flick, ¡Cómo te extraño...!, Leonor Rinaldi played N.
- In 1922, Leonor Alvear played the role of Elsa, una empleada in flick La chica de la calle Florida.
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