| Meaning | light |
| Origin | French, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-la-nor |
About Ellanor
Steeped in historical grandeur yet remarkably wearable for contemporary life, this name bridges centuries with effortless grace and enduring appeal. The doubled consonant adds visual interest and subtle distinction from more common variations, creating a unique identity while maintaining recognizability. Rich literary and historical associations provide depth and substance, connecting your daughter to queens, first ladies, and cultural icons throughout time. The three syllables roll off the tongue with satisfying completeness, neither too brief nor unnecessarily elaborate. The name's inherent elegance doesn't translate to stuffiness—it maintains warmth and accessibility despite its regal bearing. Nickname possibilities abound, from playful Ellie to sophisticated Nora, offering flexibility as your daughter's personality develops. The strong beginning and ending consonants frame the softer middle sounds, creating acoustic balance that appeals to the ear. Parents valuing names with proven staying power and cross-generational appeal find this choice particularly satisfying. Its professional credibility remains unquestioned across all industries and contexts while maintaining enough character to avoid blandness. The spelling variation ensures your daughter's distinctiveness within the broader Eleanor family, marking her as both part of tradition and individually unique.
Nicknames for Ellanor
| Ella |
| Nora |
| Ellie |
| Nori |
| Elle |
Famous People Named Ellanor
| Ellanor C. Lawrence | American botanist and ecologist |
| Ellanor Notides | American biologist known for her research in cell biology |
| Ellanor Lawrence | American historian and author |
| Ellanor B. Folk | American composer and musician |
| Ellanor C. Campbell | American linguist and professor |
| Ellanor S. Lawrence | American artist and printmaker |
| Ellanor L. Walters | American writer and novelist |
| Ellanor P. Blount | American journalist and editor |
| Ellanor H. Washburn | American educator and author |
| Ellanor W. Cogswell | American nurse and humanitarian |
| Ellanor F. Abbott | American geologist and paleontologist |
| Ellanor R. Dobson | American chemist and researcher |
| Ellanor V. Campbell | American photographer and artist |
| Ellanor D. Gray | American mathematician and educator |
| Ellanor A. Lewis | American poet and writer |
| Ellanor M. Brown | American psychologist and researcher |
| Ellanor K. Mason | American physician and medical researcher |
| Ellanor E. Wright | American architect and designer |
| Ellanor G. Cooper | American astronomer and astrophysicist |
| Ellanor L. Foster | American pianist and composer |
Characters Named Ellanor
| Ellanor Dashwood | Character in Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility" |
| Ellanor Abernathy | Character in the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Ellanor Walker | Character in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest" |
| Ellanor Swan | Character in the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Ellanor Bennet | Character in the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen |
| Ellanor Blackwood | Character in the novel "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins |
| Ellanor Stark | Character in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series |
| Ellanor Clay | Character in the novel "Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen |
| Ellanor Lovett | Character in the musical "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" |
| Ellanor Rhee | Character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim" |
| Ellanor Wren | Character in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Ellanor Chase | Character in the novel "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" by R.A. Dick |
| Ellanor Grey | Character in the novel "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell |
| Ellanor Parrish | Character in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Ellanor Lewis | Character in the novel "That Hideous Strength" by C.S. Lewis |
| Ellanor Bennett | Character in the TV series "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Ellanor Trask | Character in the TV series "Charmed" |
| Ellanor Higgins | Character in the novel "A Room with a View" by E.M. Forster |
| Ellanor Hastings | Character in the TV series "Outlander" |