Eleanor
Origin/Usage
Greek
Pronunciation
EL-ə-nawr
Meaning
Sympathy, compassion
More info about the name "Eleanor"

Eleanor most likely originates in Greek language and means "sympathy, compassion". Some sources also suggest a Latin origin and the meaning "one who heals". Eleanor was the name of several queens, as well as princesses. The most famous bearer in history was probably Eleanor of Aquitaine, the queen consort of France and England in the 12th century. More recently, the name was popularized by Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States.

Popularity of the Name Eleanor
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Elinor, Eleonor, Eleanore, Elenora, Eleanora, Elnora, Ella, Ellie, Ellinor, Lenore

Famous Eleanors

Eleanor Abrams - artist
Eleanor Atkinson - writer
Eleanor Boylan - writer
Eleanor Brass - writer
Eleanor Bron - actress
Eleanor Clark - writer
Eleanor Clift - journalist
Eleanor Dark - writer
Eleanor Estes - writer
Eleanor Gates - writer
Eleanor Johnson - published author
Eleanor Lay - published author
Eleanor Powell - actress
Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady
Eleanor Smeal - activist
Eleanor Taylor - published author

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