Sun ray, shining light, or compassion
Ellinore is a variant of Eleanor. While its exact origins are debated, it likely stems from the Provençal name Aliénor, or potentially as a Greek derivative meaning 'shining light'. It has long been associated with nobility and grace.
Less common today
Ellinore isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,362 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American poet and writer
