Elenore
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Elenore
The name Elenore is a variant of Eleanor, meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which itself likely originates from the Greek Helenē (Ἑλένη).
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Etymology
The name Elenore is a variant of Eleanor, meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which itself likely originates from the Greek Helenē (Ἑλένη). It is widely used in Western Christian cultures, notably in France and England, and gained historical prominence through Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), a powerful queen consort of France and England.
Elenore currently ranks #6,918 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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