What is the origin of the name Ellinor?

Ellinor is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ellinor?

Ellinor is currently ranked #4573 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ellinor?

Ellinor is pronounced EL-i-nor.

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Ellinor

EL-i-nor

Popularity

#4573

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

661

Peak Year

#37 in 2018

First Recorded

1898

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ellinor is a variant of Eleanor, a name of Provençal origin, possibly related to the Greek 'eleos', meaning 'compassion', or Germanic 'ali', meaning 'foreign, other'.

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Elle Ellie Nora

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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

Nicknames

Elle Ellie Nora

Spelling Variations

Eleanor Elinor Elenore

Similar Names

Eloise Olive Imogen Clara

Personality Traits

compassionateintelligentgracefulindependent

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