Light or sun ray
Elenora is a variant of Eleonora, which likely stems from the Provençal name Aliénor. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Greek word 'helene' meaning light or torch. It has a long history of use among European nobility and offers a more rhythmic alternative to the popular Eleanor.
Less common today
Elenora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,344 in 2025.
The title character and narrator of the short story · Eleonora by Edgar Allan Poe
American tennis champion and pioneer in women's sports
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
