Eleanora
Meaning
variant of Eleanor; the name's original meaning is disputed, possibly from Old French 'alia Aenor' (the other Aenor)
Eleanora around the world
One shared root links 9 names across 3 languages.
Shared root: from Occitan Aliénor, Eleanor of Aquitaine's name; the old derivation from Helen is now doubted, and "light" is tradition rather than certainty
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Eleanora peaked in the 2020s.
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Popularity in Brazil
29 people · the #96,655 first name in Brazil · median age 53
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Eleanora
Most people given the name Eleanora in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Eleanora deep dive
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