Sun ray, shining light, or compassion
Elenor is a variant of Eleanor, likely derived from the Provençal name Aliénor. It is often associated with the Greek 'helios' meaning sun or the Latin 'lenire' meaning to soften or soothe. While less common than the standard spelling, it retains the same regal and historical weight.
Less common today
Elenor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,648 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Scottish Olympic swimmer and gold medalist
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Elenor
