Eleanore
Meaning
variant of Eleanor, meaning uncertain (traditionally light)
Eleanore 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. Eleanore peaked in the 1910s.
When you meet Eleanore
People given the name Eleanore in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Eleanore deep dive
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