Isabella Girl
ih-zuh-BEH-luh
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Elenor
GirlEnglish· “variant of Eleanor”
- Meaning
- variant of Eleanor
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EH-luh-nor
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,660
- US babies 2025
- 41
- Best rank
- #652 (1884)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Elenor
Elenor is an English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Eleanor”.
Elenor is a spelling of Eleanor, a name that came into English through Eleanor of Aquitaine. Its source is the Occitan Aliénor, whose meaning is uncertain; a link to Helen is often proposed but not proven. Eleanor has been a steady English name with queens and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt as bearers. Elenor keeps the same pronunciation, EH-luh-nor. Ellie, Nora and Nell are familiar nicknames. The spelling is slightly simpler than the usual form.
Popularity over time
Elenor first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 1883. Its best national rank was #652 in 1884, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 67 were named Elenor. In 2025, 41 babies were named Elenor, and it ranked #3,660 nationally. That is 356% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #960 in 1920, #2,275 in 1950, #13,896 in 2010, and #3,660 in 2025. Of the 2,268 US girls named Elenor since records began, 23% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 426 babies. Since 2010, 313 more have been named Elenor.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Creola, Arlyne, Irine, Oneta, and Olene.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elenor ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2465 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elenor is usually pronounced EH-luh-nor, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-or”.
Middle names for Elenor
A few middle names that flow with Elenor: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elenor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elenor mean?
Elenor is an English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Eleanor”.
What is the origin of the name Elenor?
Elenor has English roots. Elenor is a spelling of Eleanor, a name that came into English through Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Is Elenor a popular name?
Not especially. Elenor ranked #3,660 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Elenor a boy or girl name?
Elenor is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elenor?
Elenor is usually pronounced EH-luh-nor. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings