Leonor

Meaning light, compassion
Origin French, Portuguese, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Le-o-nor

About Leonor

Regal dignity flows through every syllable of this magnificent name. European elegance meets timeless sophistication in Leonor, a choice that speaks of refinement, culture, and heritage. The name carries historical weight through royal associations while avoiding any stuffiness or pretension in modern usage. Its melodic pronunciation—with that romantic ending—adds continental flair that distinguishes it from more common alternatives. Leonor works beautifully across languages, making it ideal for multicultural families or those with international aspirations. The name suggests intelligence, grace, and quiet confidence, qualities that serve well throughout life's journey from childhood through accomplished adulthood and beyond.

Names Similar to Leonor

Eleanor
Lenore
Leona
Leora
Leanne
Leila

Nicknames for Leonor

Leo
Nora
Nori
Lele
Leonor

Famous People Named Leonor

Leonor Fini1907-1996, Argentine-Italian artist
Leonor Varelaborn 1972, Chilean actress
Leonor Michaelis1875-1949, German biochemist
Leonor Watlingborn 1975, Spanish actress
Leonor GreylFrench hair care entrepreneur
Leonor Poeirasborn 1980, Portuguese television presenter
Leonor Silveiraborn 1970, Portuguese actress
Leonor Andradeborn 1994, Portuguese singer
Leonor StjepicCEO of the Montessori Group
Leonor Macedoborn 1990, Portuguese cyclist
Leonor Évoraborn 1998, Cape Verdean athlete
Leonor Espinosaborn 1963, Colombian chef and restaurateur
Leonor Baldaqueborn 1977, Portuguese actress and producer
Leonor Delyborn 1963, Panamanian singer
Leonor Arealborn 1973, Portuguese politician
Leonor Scherrer1986-2007, French fashion model
Leonor Maiaborn 1982, Portuguese fencer

Characters Named Leonor

Leonor BraganzaCharacter in the novel "The Pleasure of the Rose" by Jane Bonander
Leonor AlazneCharacter in the book "Queen of the Tearling" by Erika Johansen
Leonora "Leonor" MorenoCharacter in the TV series "Gran Hotel"
Leonora "Leonor" JiménezCharacter in the TV series "Cable Girls"
Leonora "Leonor" GuerraCharacter in the TV series "El Internado"
LeonoraCharacter in the opera "Fidelio" by Ludwig van Beethoven
Leonora "Leonor" DoriánCharacter in the TV series "Knightfall"
Leonora "Leonor" of CastileCharacter in the novel "The Cadet of Toulouse" by Catherine Gaskin

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Lottie
Lizbeth
Lennox
Leanna
Leilani
Leyla
Lilah
Libby
Lilian
Luz