Eleanora

At a Glance

Origin

Latin/Italian form of Eleanor

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

el-ee-uh-NOR-ahListen

Eleanora (pronounced el-ee-uh-NOR-ah) is the Latin and Italian form of Eleanor, with that same storybook, romantic feel. You might come across the claim that it means "light, bright, shining one," but that comes from a popular folk connection between Eleanor and Helen — most etymologists instead trace Eleanor back to an Old Occitan or Provençal source, not to a word for light.

Meaning & Origin of Eleanora

Origin: Latin/Italian form of Eleanor.

A common claim: light, bright, shining one Actually: This is a popular folk etymology connecting Eleanor to Helen; most etymologists instead trace Eleanor to an Old Occitan/Provençal source, not to a word meaning 'light'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Eleanora

Popularity of Eleanora

Eleanora hit its high point back in 1916, ranking #486 with 174 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it ranked #886, even though 304 babies received the name — more than in its 1916 peak year.

Names Like Eleanora

These names share Eleanora’s style, era or origin.

• Clarabelle
• Lenora
• Leonora
• Angelica
• Astra
• Aurora

FAQ

What does the name Eleanora mean?

light, bright, shining one This is a popular folk etymology connecting Eleanor to Helen; most etymologists instead trace Eleanor to an Old Occitan/Provençal source, not to a word meaning ‘light’.

How do you pronounce Eleanora?

Eleanora is pronounced el-ee-uh-NOR-ah (IPA: /ˌɛliəˈnɔːrə/).

Is Eleanora a popular name right now?

Eleanora peaked at #486 in 1916 and is ranked #886 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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