| Meaning | bright, shining one |
| Origin | French, Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Eleanor |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | E-le-a-nor |
About Eleanor
Eleanor embodies timeless elegance and classical beauty, a name that has graced royalty, leaders, and remarkable women throughout history. This distinguished choice offers your daughter connection to a rich legacy of strong, accomplished namesakes. The name's three syllables create a stately rhythm that commands respect while remaining warm and approachable. Eleanor provides wonderful nickname versatility—Ellie, Nora, Elle, Lenore—allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself at different life stages while maintaining a dignified full name for formal occasions. The name transcends trends, having maintained relevance across centuries, which suggests it will continue to feel current rather than dated as your daughter grows. Eleanor works beautifully with both traditional and modern middle names, showing remarkable adaptability in various combinations. It crosses cultural boundaries easily while maintaining its distinct identity. The name suits a range of personalities, from bookish intellectuals to spirited adventurers, never boxing your daughter into a particular expectation. Eleanor speaks to parents who value substance, history, and enduring style over fleeting popularity, choosing a name that will serve their daughter well from playground through parliament.
Nicknames for Eleanor
| Ellie |
| Elle |
| Nora |
| Nell |
| Nellie |
Famous People Named Eleanor
| Eleanor Roosevelt | Former First Lady of the United States and human rights activist |
| Eleanor of Aquitaine | Queen consort of France and England in the 12th century |
| Eleanor Catton | New Zealand author and winner of the Man Booker Prize |
| Eleanor Tomlinson | British actress known for her role in "Poldark" |
| Eleanor Bergstein | American writer and creator of the movie "Dirty Dancing" |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | American politician and civil rights activist |
| Eleanor McEvoy | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Eleanor Farjeon | British author of children's literature |
| Eleanor Boardman | American silent film actress |
| Eleanor Marx | British author, activist, and daughter of Karl Marx |
| Eleanor H. Porter | American author of the beloved book "Pollyanna" |
| Eleanor Clift | American political reporter and television pundit |
| Eleanor Friedberger | American musician and member of The Fiery Furnaces |
| Eleanor Powell | American actress and tap dancer |
| Eleanor de Freitas | British artist and activist |
| Eleanor Parker | American actress known for her role in "The Sound of Music" |
| Eleanor Bron | English actress and author |
| Eleanor Coppola | American actress and producer |
Characters Named Eleanor
| Eleanor Shellstrop | Protagonist of the TV series "The Good Place" |
| Eleanor "Nell" Vance | Main character in Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Eleanor "Ellie" Arroway | Protagonist in Carl Sagan's novel "Contact" |
| Eleanor "Nell" Crain | Character in the TV series "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Eleanor Guthrie | Character in the TV series "Black Sails" |
| Eleanor Lance | Character in the film "The Haunting" - 1963 |
| Eleanor Vance | Character in Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Eleanor "Ellie" Grant | Protagonist in the film "Jurassic Park" |
| Eleanor Wish | Character in Lawrence Block's novel series "Matthew Scudder Mysteries" |
| Eleanor Waldorf | Character in the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Eleanor Lamb | Character in the video game "Bioshock 2" |
| Eleanor Hume | Character in the video game "Tales of Berseria" |
| Eleanor Henstridge | Character in the TV series "The Royals" |
| Eleanor "Nell" Bly | Character based on the real-life journalist Nellie Bly |
| Eleanor Bishop | Character in the TV series "Ted Lasso" |
| Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn | Historical figure and mistress to King Charles II of England |
| Eleanor Douglas | Character in the book "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman |