Eleanore

Meaning bright, shining one
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification El-ea-nore

About Eleanore

Eleanore is an elegant and timeless name with a rich history and a meaning that evokes brightness and radiance. Derived from the Greek name "Eleonora," it has charmed parents for generations with its classic appeal. As a variant of the more common name Eleanor, Eleanore maintains its unique identity while still being familiar and easily pronounced.

Parents who choose the name Eleanore for their baby girl may find inspiration from the many accomplished women who have borne this name throughout history. From influential first ladies to renowned artists and scientists, Eleanores have left their mark on the world.

Eleanore carries a sense of sophistication and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that exudes strength and femininity. With a variety of nicknames like Ellie and Nora, Eleanore provides a playful touch to the name's classic aura. Whether envisioning a future leader or a creative spirit, Eleanore is a name that promises a bright and brilliant future for any little girl fortunate enough to bear it.

Names Similar to Eleanore

Eleanor
Eleanora
Eleonora
Elnora
Elena
Elaine

Nicknames for Eleanore

Elle
Ellie
Nora
Nori

Famous People Named Eleanore

Eleanore RooseveltAmerican first lady and human rights activist
Eleanore DumontFrench-born American gambler and entrepreneur
Eleanore Cammack TrotterAmerican biologist and educator
Eleanore C. CreesyAmerican ship navigator and writer
Eleanore V. Sinclair RohdeBritish horticulturist and author
Eleanore SchoenfeldAmerican cellist and music educator
Eleanore F. RaoulAmerican philanthropist and art collector
Eleanore GriffinAmerican screenwriter and playwright
Eleanore B. KulakowskiAmerican Air Force officer and nurse
Eleanore MarianoFilipino-American oceanographer and scientist
Eleanore PettersenNorwegian politician and women's rights activist
Eleanore De SoleAmerican art collector and businesswoman
Eleanore M. HuttonCanadian educator and author
Eleanore MikusAmerican abstract artist and printmaker
Eleanore M. PuseyAmerican chemist and crystallographer
Eleanore D. SanchezFilipino-American biochemist and academic
Eleanore K. WellsAmerican author and journalist
Eleanore L. TurnbullAmerican psychologist and researcher
Eleanore J. SterlingAmerican aerospace engineer and inventor

Characters Named Eleanore

Eleanore ShellstropCharacter from the TV series "The Good Place"
Eleanore MillsCharacter from the novel "The Lock Artist" by Steve Hamilton
Eleanore HawleyCharacter from the movie "Diner"
Eleanore EdevaneCharacter from the novel "The Lake House" by Kate Morton
Eleanore DoukasCharacter from the book "Sense and Sensibility" by Joanna Trollope
Eleanore VanceCharacter from the movie "Hocus Pocus"
Eleanore PurringtonCharacter from the TV series "The Nanny"
Eleanore BerryCharacter from the book "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes
Eleanore J. SinclairCharacter from the novel "The Lost World" by Michael Crichton
Eleanore EverdellCharacter from the video game "Monster Prom"
Eleanore WrenCharacter from the novel "The Perfect Hope" by Nora Roberts
Eleanore BoudreauCharacter from the TV series "Hemlock Grove"
Eleanore WaldorfCharacter from the TV series "Gossip Girl"
Eleanore BloomCharacter from the movie "Ruby Sparks"
Eleanore BeckCharacter from the novel "Wanderlove" by Kirsten Hubbard
Eleanore StanleyCharacter from the TV series "The Magicians"
Eleanore FarronCharacter from the video game "Final Fantasy XIII"
Eleanore "Ellie" BishopCharacter from the TV series "NCIS"
Eleanore DouglasCharacter from the movie "What Lies Beneath"
Eleanore KnoxCharacter from the TV series "The Originals"

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Elsie
Emelia
Elise
Everleigh
Eve
Eleanora
Ellery
Elaine
Eva
Evalyn