Eleanor

Girl's name

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

Meaning Light
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 7,127 Rising
Peak year 1920

Appears In These Collections

Vintage Royal Popular Classic Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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.

Sisters for Eleanor

Girl names closely related to Eleanor

Clara Dorothy Norah Eliza Reese Ruth Harper Georgia

Brothers for Eleanor

Boy names closely related to Eleanor

Everett Harrison Henry Warren Wyatt Ellis Elliott Hudson

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Eleanor

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanore Elinor Ellen Elliana

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