Eleonora

Meaning God is my light
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 5
Syllabification El-e-o-no-ra

About Eleonora

The name Eleonora is a timeless and elegant choice for parents seeking a name with a deep and luminous significance. With its origins rooted in Greek, Eleonora derives from "eleē," meaning "light" or "torch," and "dōron," meaning "gift." Thus, Eleonora embodies the beautiful meaning of "shining light" or "gift of light."

Parents enamored by classic and sophisticated names will find Eleonora to be a charming option. Its variations, including Eleanor, Leonora, and Lenora, offer delightful alternatives while retaining the name's essence.

Eleonora's appeal extends to its potential nicknames such as Ellie, Nora, and Leo, adding a touch of endearment to its elegance. Throughout history, notable figures like Eleonora Duse and Eleanor Roosevelt have borne variations of this name, leaving their mark on literature, politics, and the arts.

For those looking to bestow a name that signifies brilliance and warmth, Eleonora stands as a radiant choice, infusing a sense of light and positivity into the journey of a baby girl's life.

Variations of Name Eleonora

Eleanor
Eleanora
Elenore
Elenora

Nicknames for Eleonora

Elly
Elie
Nora
Ellie
Nori
Eleonora

Famous People Named Eleonora

Eleonora DuseItalian actress
Eleonora Fonseca PimentelItalian poet and revolutionary
Eleonora AbbagnatoItalian ballet dancer
Eleonora WexlerArgentine actress
Eleonora BrownItalian actress and voice actress
Eleonora Rossi DragoItalian film actress
Eleonora PimentelBrazilian activist and writer

Characters Named Eleonora

Eleonora "Nell" TrentCharacter in Charles Dickens' novel "The Old Curiosity Shop"
Eleonora "Lennie" GodwinCharacter in Agatha Christie's novel "Elephants Can Remember"
Eleonora van StoneCharacter in Anne Rice's novel "Cry to Heaven"
Eleonora DombeyCharacter in Charles Dickens' novel "Dombey and Son"
Eleonora CastleCharacter in the novel "The Echoing Grove" by Rosamond Lehmann

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Elani
Erin
Ehlani
Esmeralda
Eloise
Evelyn
Elina
Elaine
Elsa
Ellery