Origin and Meaning of Elleanor

Shining light, bright one

Origin: English - A variant of Eleanor, which is derived from the Provençal name Alienor, of uncertain origin, but possibly derived from the Latin 'aliena' meaning 'the other' or 'another' or from Greek 'eleos', meaning 'compassion'.

• Elleanor is a less common variant of the name Eleanor, and has been increasingly used as a unique name choice.
• Eleanor has significant historical usage, being associated with various queens and noblewomen, notably Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful 12th-century monarch.
• Notable bearers of the name Eleanor include Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States, and Eleanor Catton, a celebrated author who won the Man Booker Prize.
• The name Eleanor, in its various forms, has remained popular over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, though Elleanor itself has not seen the same level of popularity.
• Variations of Eleanor include Eleonora, Elenor, and Ella, with Elleanor being a creative blend incorporating the more modern 'Ella' name.