My light or bright, shining one
Ellinor is the Scandinavian and German form of Eleanor. While its exact origins are debated, it is most commonly linked to the Provençal name Aliénor, which may derive from the Latin 'alia' meaning 'other' or the Greek 'hele' meaning 'light'.
Less common today
Ellinor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,925 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swedish long-distance runner
German historian and diplomat
Renowned Norwegian textile artist and fashion designer
