Sun ray or shining light
Elinor is a variant of Eleanor, which likely derived from the Provencal name Aliénor. It is often associated with the Greek word 'hele' meaning light or sun ray. The name gained significant literary prestige through the works of Jane Austen.
Less common today
Elinor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,312 in 2021.
The sensible eldest sister and protagonist · Sense and Sensibility
Nobel Prize-winning political economist
American poet and novelist of the early 20th century
British novelist and screenwriter who popularized the concept of 'It'
The mother of Princess Merida · Brave
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
