Female Name
Elenora
ɛl.ə.ˈnɔːɹ.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
artists
currently out of the US top 1000
Desperate Housewives characters
educators
ends in -ora
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
classic140%
mature100%
formal160%
upper class140%
natural80%
wholesome120%
strong65%
refined160%
complex80%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Elenora is a variant of the name Eleanor, which itself is derived from the Provençal name 'Aliénor'. The name Eleanor has roots in the Old French 'Aliénor', which is believed to have originated from the Latin 'Aenor', meaning 'the other Aenor'. The name has been associated with nobility and has been borne by several queens and princesses throughout history.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aliénor
Evolution:
From Old French 'Aliénor' to Latin 'Aenor'
Source:
Historical linguistics and name etymology studies