Question 1

What are nicknames for Eleanor?

Accepted Answer

Nicknames for Eleanor include Ellie, Nell and Nellie. At four letters, Nell is the shortest of these choices.

Question 2

What does the name Eleanor mean?

Accepted Answer

Eleanor is a name of Greek origin: traditionally "light," by association with Helen, though it began as Alienor in Occitan, the language of southern France; its true root is debated. Queens of Aquitaine and England wore it, a First Lady dignified it, and the vintage revival returned it to the top tier. Nell, Ellie, and Nora wait inside. See the full Eleanor page for its popularity history.