Lenore Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationleh-NOR / /ləˈnɔːr/

French; Greek

Meaning

French: light; Greek: compassion

Historical & Cultural Background

Lenore is often associated with the French name 'Eleanor,' which has roots in the Provençal name 'Alienor.' The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly through literature, including Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Lenore.' It has been used in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing beauty and light.

Trend Summary

Lenore has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in interest in recent years.

Similar Names

LenoraLorenzoLeoLennoxLydiaLandonLoren

Variants

  • Lenora
  • Lynore

International Variants

  • Leonor (Spanish)
  • Eleonora (Italian)
  • Eleanor (English)

Famous people named Lenore

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Fictional characters named Lenore

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Sibling Suggestions

LeonardLenaLiamLaraLuca

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lenore was first seen in the United States in 1929. Lenore has ranked as high as #865 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lenore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lenore

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19296