Female Name
Elinor
ˈɛl.ə.nɔɹ
ˈɛl.ə.nɔː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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Dishonored characters
Disney characters
Gone with the Wind characters
isograms
Jane Austen characters
literature
Mayflower passengers
queens
vaudevillians
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic140%
mature100%
formal160%
upper class160%
natural80%
wholesome160%
refined160%
strange65%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Elinor is a variant of the name Eleanor, which is of Old French and Old German origin. The name Eleanor is derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which itself is of uncertain etymology but is often associated with the Greek name Helen, meaning 'light' or 'bright'. Elinor, as a variant, carries similar connotations of brightness and nobility.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aliénor
Evolution:
The name Eleanor evolved from Aliénor, a Provençal name, and was later adapted into various forms including Elinor. The name has undergone phonetic changes and spelling variations over centuries, infl...
Source:
Historical linguistics and onomastic studies