Leonora Girl

Popularity: #858 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlee-oh-NOR-ah / liːəˈnɔːrə

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: light; Greek: compassion

Historical & Cultural Background

Leonora is derived from the Latin name 'Leonora,' which is often associated with the meaning of light. The name has historical roots in medieval Europe and has been used in various cultures. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literature and music, often symbolizing beauty and grace.

Trend Summary

Leonora has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Eleonora
  • Leonor
  • Lenora

International Variants

  • Leonor (Spanish)
  • Eleonora (Italian)
  • Leonora (Portuguese)

Famous people named Leonora

Leonora Carrington was a British-Mexican artist known for her surrealist paintings and writings.

Leonora Cohen was a British suffragette and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement.

Leonora Poon was a notable Chinese-American artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Leonora M. T. O'Connor was an Irish author known for her children's literature.

Fictional characters named Leonora

Leonora is a character in the opera 'Il trovatore' by Giuseppe Verdi, known for her passionate and tragic love story.

Leonora is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing themes of loyalty and bravery.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leonora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leonora has ranked as high as #778 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Leonora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leonora (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 14
33%
NY 13
31%
TX 9
21%
PA 6
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188026
188123
188219
188318
188421
188527
188622
188724
188841
188931
189037
189126
189231
189342
189446
189541
189636
189733
189845
189936
190040
190135
190235
190336
190429
190525
190625
190734
190840
190937
191049
191167
191263
191383
191486
1915110
1916117
191795
1918133
1919113
1920118
1921124
1922120
1923120
1924138
1925136
1926132
1927137
1928120
1929117
193085
193173
193272
193374
193486
193558
193666
193784
193863
193957
194068
194173
194266
194363
194446
194545
194661
194756
194865
194964
195071
195147
195257
195346
195453
195567
195677
195762
195872
195958
196060
196160
196255
196359
196457
196535
196642
196743
196851
196951
197048
197149
197236
197343
197437
197525
197625
197740
197839
197918
198031
198123
198216
198322
198418
198526
198622
198717
198829
198926
199022
199118
199218
199318
199410
199511
199610
199716
199813
199915
200021
200116
200216
200321
200421
200531
200629
200728
200814
200931
201027
201127
201229
201327
201452
201547
201652
201746
201856
201963
202064
202174
202273
2023105
202492