Bright, shining light
A variant of Eleanor, likely derived from the Provençal name Aliénor. It is often associated with the Greek name Helen, meaning light or torch, and has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Less common today
Ellenor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,662 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Defense attorney and main character · The Practice
18th-century writer of children's books
