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Elinor

EL-in-or

Popularity

#1502

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

21,496

Peak Year

#656 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Elinor is a variant of Eleanor, of uncertain origin but possibly derived from the Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elinor Glyn

    British novelist and screenwriter.

  • Elinor Fair

    American actress of the silent film era

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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