Eleanora Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationel-uh-NOR-uh / ˌɛlɪˈnɔːrəItalian; Latin; Greek
Meaning
Italian: light; Latin: shining light; Greek: bright one
Historical & Cultural Background
Eleanora is a variant of Eleanor, which has roots in the Old French name Aliénor. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in England, due to its association with Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful queen consort. Over time, Eleanora has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing brightness and light.
Trend Summary
Eleanora has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eleanor
- Elinor
- Leonora
International Variants
- Eleonora (Italian)
- Eleanor (English)
- Elena (Spanish)
- Elenora (English)
Famous people named Eleanora
Eleanora Fagan, known as Billie Holiday, was an influential American jazz and swing music singer.
Eleanora Duse was an Italian actress and one of the most prominent figures in the history of theatre.
Eleanora of Aquitaine was a powerful queen consort of France and England in the 12th century.
Eleanora Pimentel was a notable Italian poet and journalist in the 18th century.
Fictional characters named Eleanora
Eleanora is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' known for her wisdom and guidance.
Eleanora is a character in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, representing innocence and growth.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eleanora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eleanora has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Eleanora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eleanora (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 26 | |
TX | 18 | |
CA | 15 | |
OH | 15 | |
VA | 13 | |
WA | 13 | |
IN | 13 | |
NC | 12 | |
WI | 11 | |
PA | 11 | |
FL | 10 | |
GA | 9 | |
MN | 8 | |
NJ | 8 | |
IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 9 |
1884 | 14 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 17 |
1889 | 23 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 18 |
1892 | 27 |
1893 | 31 |
1894 | 30 |
1895 | 24 |
1896 | 33 |
1897 | 33 |
1898 | 34 |
1899 | 30 |
1900 | 41 |
1901 | 23 |
1902 | 38 |
1903 | 34 |
1904 | 41 |
1905 | 42 |
1906 | 39 |
1907 | 29 |
1908 | 47 |
1909 | 47 |
1910 | 53 |
1911 | 58 |
1912 | 55 |
1913 | 87 |
1914 | 126 |
1915 | 153 |
1916 | 174 |
1917 | 127 |
1918 | 170 |
1919 | 153 |
1920 | 148 |
1921 | 164 |
1922 | 136 |
1923 | 128 |
1924 | 152 |
1925 | 129 |
1926 | 127 |
1927 | 118 |
1928 | 110 |
1929 | 101 |
1930 | 105 |
1931 | 78 |
1932 | 76 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 68 |
1935 | 66 |
1936 | 60 |
1937 | 57 |
1938 | 58 |
1939 | 53 |
1940 | 29 |
1941 | 47 |
1942 | 47 |
1943 | 41 |
1944 | 23 |
1945 | 35 |
1946 | 32 |
1947 | 37 |
1948 | 23 |
1949 | 39 |
1950 | 33 |
1951 | 29 |
1952 | 32 |
1953 | 31 |
1954 | 20 |
1955 | 17 |
1956 | 29 |
1957 | 26 |
1958 | 23 |
1959 | 21 |
1960 | 19 |
1961 | 24 |
1962 | 19 |
1963 | 20 |
1964 | 13 |
1965 | 14 |
1966 | 5 |
1967 | 11 |
1968 | 9 |
1969 | 8 |
1970 | 14 |
1971 | 7 |
1972 | 6 |
1973 | 9 |
1974 | 7 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 7 |
1978 | 8 |
1980 | 11 |
1982 | 6 |
1983 | 7 |
1984 | 6 |
1985 | 5 |
1987 | 5 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 7 |
1990 | 8 |
1991 | 7 |
1992 | 8 |
1993 | 7 |
1994 | 8 |
1995 | 6 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 6 |
1998 | 12 |
1999 | 10 |
2000 | 10 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 16 |
2004 | 26 |
2005 | 30 |
2006 | 29 |
2007 | 36 |
2008 | 41 |
2009 | 32 |
2010 | 57 |
2011 | 73 |
2012 | 69 |
2013 | 96 |
2014 | 135 |
2015 | 156 |
2016 | 219 |
2017 | 251 |
2018 | 249 |
2019 | 222 |
2020 | 232 |
2021 | 255 |
2022 | 250 |
2023 | 278 |
2024 | 304 |