Eleanor
EL-ə-nɔr
Popularity
#14
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
329,630
Peak Year
#8,507 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Eleanor is a French name derived from the Old Provençal name Alienor. The meaning is uncertain, but theories include 'light', 'bright', and 'other'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Eleanor Roosevelt
Former First Lady of the United States.
Eleanor Bron
British actress and author.
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