| Meaning | bright, shining one |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-ea-nore |
About Eleanore
This classic radiates intelligence and refinement, carrying centuries of literary and historical associations. The "e" ending adds a French twist to the traditional Eleanor, providing a subtle distinction that appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet slightly different. It's a name that has graced queens, first ladies, and literary heroines, bringing with it connotations of strength, compassion, and leadership. The name offers numerous nickname possibilities—Ellie, Nora, Elle—allowing a child to choose how she wishes to be addressed as she grows. There's an inherent sophistication here that transcends trends, a timelessness that ensures it will never sound dated. Parents who choose this name often value education, culture, and traditional virtues while still wanting something that feels elegant rather than stuffy.
Variations of Name Eleanore
| Eleanor |
| Elinor |
| Eleonora |
| Elinore |
| Ellinor |
| Elanor |
| Eleonore |
| Eleonor |
| Elionor |
| Elianore |
| Elenor |
| Elinora |
| Leonore |
| Lenore |
| Nell |
| Nellie |
Nicknames for Eleanore
| Elle |
| Ellie |
| Nora |
| Nori |
Famous People Named Eleanore
| Eleanore Roosevelt | American first lady and human rights activist |
| Eleanore Dumont | French-born American gambler and entrepreneur |
| Eleanore Cammack Trotter | American biologist and educator |
| Eleanore C. Creesy | American ship navigator and writer |
| Eleanore V. Sinclair Rohde | British horticulturist and author |
| Eleanore Schoenfeld | American cellist and music educator |
| Eleanore F. Raoul | American philanthropist and art collector |
| Eleanore Griffin | American screenwriter and playwright |
| Eleanore B. Kulakowski | American Air Force officer and nurse |
| Eleanore Mariano | Filipino-American oceanographer and scientist |
| Eleanore Pettersen | Norwegian politician and women's rights activist |
| Eleanore De Sole | American art collector and businesswoman |
| Eleanore M. Hutton | Canadian educator and author |
| Eleanore Mikus | American abstract artist and printmaker |
| Eleanore M. Pusey | American chemist and crystallographer |
| Eleanore D. Sanchez | Filipino-American biochemist and academic |
| Eleanore K. Wells | American author and journalist |
| Eleanore L. Turnbull | American psychologist and researcher |
| Eleanore J. Sterling | American aerospace engineer and inventor |
Characters Named Eleanore
| Eleanore Shellstrop | Character from the TV series "The Good Place" |
| Eleanore Mills | Character from the novel "The Lock Artist" by Steve Hamilton |
| Eleanore Hawley | Character from the movie "Diner" |
| Eleanore Edevane | Character from the novel "The Lake House" by Kate Morton |
| Eleanore Doukas | Character from the book "Sense and Sensibility" by Joanna Trollope |
| Eleanore Vance | Character from the movie "Hocus Pocus" |
| Eleanore Purrington | Character from the TV series "The Nanny" |
| Eleanore Berry | Character from the book "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes |
| Eleanore J. Sinclair | Character from the novel "The Lost World" by Michael Crichton |
| Eleanore Everdell | Character from the video game "Monster Prom" |
| Eleanore Wren | Character from the novel "The Perfect Hope" by Nora Roberts |
| Eleanore Boudreau | Character from the TV series "Hemlock Grove" |
| Eleanore Waldorf | Character from the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Eleanore Bloom | Character from the movie "Ruby Sparks" |
| Eleanore Beck | Character from the novel "Wanderlove" by Kirsten Hubbard |
| Eleanore Stanley | Character from the TV series "The Magicians" |
| Eleanore Farron | Character from the video game "Final Fantasy XIII" |
| Eleanore "Ellie" Bishop | Character from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Eleanore Douglas | Character from the movie "What Lies Beneath" |
| Eleanore Knox | Character from the TV series "The Originals" |