Eleanor

Eleanor is of Old French origin, derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which is thought to be a variant of the name Helen.

Notable Namesakes

• Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady, human rights activist, diplomat.
• Eleanor of Aquitaine - Queen consort, powerful medieval figure.
• Eleanor Tomlinson - Actress known for "Poldark" and "The White Queen."
• Eleanor Catton - Author, won Man Booker Prize for "The Luminaries."
• Eleanor Farjeon - Writer of children's literature, "The Little Bookroom."
• Eleanor Bergstein - Screenwriter, "Dirty Dancing" creator.
• Eleanor Coppola - Filmmaker, "Hearts of Darkness" director.
• Eleanor Powell - Actress, dancer, known for musical films.
• Eleanor Hibbert - Author, wrote historical fiction as Jean Plaidy.
• Eleanor Marx - Activist, writer, daughter of Karl Marx.

Complementary Names / Sisters

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Eleanor