Sun star
Derived from the fictional Sindarin language created by J.R.R. Tolkien, it refers to a small golden flower. Etymologically, it combines the elements 'el' meaning star and 'anor' meaning sun. While it shares a phonetic resemblance to Eleanor, it is a distinct literary invention.
Less common today
Elanor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,618 in 2023.
The eldest daughter of Samwise Gamgee · The Lord of the Rings
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
