| Meaning | light |
| Origin | French, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | El-le-a-nor |
About Elleanor
Elleanor presents a beautiful variation on a beloved classic, with the double-l adding visual distinction and a touch of uniqueness. This name radiates warmth, compassion, and quiet strength—qualities that never go out of style. Elleanor offers exceptional nickname versatility, from traditional Elle and Ellie to more unusual options like Nora or Lea, giving your daughter choices as her personality develops. The name has literary and historical significance, connecting your daughter to a legacy of accomplished, compassionate women. Elleanor works beautifully across generations, fitting a giggling toddler as naturally as a respected professional. The name's gentle consonants and flowing vowels create an inherently feminine sound without being overly frilly or delicate. Parents choosing Elleanor often value tradition while appreciating subtle personalization.
Nicknames for Elleanor
| Ella |
| Ellie |
| Nora |
| Nellie |
Characters Named Elleanor
| Elleanor "Nell" Vance | The Haunting of Hill House |
| Elleanor Guthrie | Black Sails |
| Elleanor Dashwood | Sense and Sensibility |
| Elleanor Bishop | NCIS |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Arroway | Contact |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Redwood | The Wolves of Mercy Falls |
| Elleanor Pryce | Pokemon |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Walker | Last of Us |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Gallia | Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Elleanor Raines | Medium |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Langford | Dead Space |
| Elleanor Henstridge | The Royals TV series |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Lancaster | Jurassic World - Camp Cretaceous |
| Elleanor Dugan | The Facts of Life |
| Elleanor Roosevelt "Ellie" Harper | Greenhouse Academy |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Cain | The Last of Us |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Nash | Degrassi - The Next Generation |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Stockton | Supernatural |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Wilkie | Waterloo Road |
| Elleanor "Ellie" Burgess | SeaChange |