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Elenora

el-eh-NOHR-uh

Popularity

#4792

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,614

Peak Year

#119 in 1917

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Eleanor, which possibly means 'bright, shining one'. Its origin is debated, with Greek and Provençal roots.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Eleanor Roosevelt

    Former First Lady, diplomat, and activist

  • Elinor Glyn

    British novelist and screenwriter popular in 1920s

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ElegantGraciousIntelligentKind

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