Sun ray or shining light
Ellenora is a rare elaboration of Eleanor, likely influenced by the name Ellen. It ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, which is of uncertain meaning but often associated with the Greek 'helios' meaning sun or the Latin 'lenire' meaning to heal.
Less common today
Ellenora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,634 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Character in the short story 'Eleonora' · Eleonora by Edgar Allan Poe
