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.
About 41 girls were named Elenor 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
