The nameAliénor
Aliénor is an old French girl's name, that of the famous queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. It is the medieval form of Éléonore.
- Girl's name
- Occitan and medieval
Meaning
The origin of Aliénor is debated. It is often linked to the Occitan name Aénor.
Origin
Occitan and medieval. The name gave Éléonore and the English Eleanor.
History
Eleanor of Aquitaine was Queen of France and then of England in the 12th century. The name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s and has reached its highest level in recent years.
Famous people named Aliénor
- Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and of England
Popularity of the name Aliénor
Aliénor in France
Aliénor was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,810 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Aliénor. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aliénor in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 312 births a year on average, against 215 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Aliénor in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aliénor mean?
The origin of Aliénor is debated. It is often linked to the Occitan name Aénor.
What is the origin of the name Aliénor?
Occitan and medieval. The name gave Éléonore and the English Eleanor.
Is Aliénor a girl's or a boy's name?
Aliénor is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Aliénor?
Variants and related names of Aliénor include Eleanor, Eleanore, Eleonora, Eleonore, Leonora and Léonore.
Who are famous people named Aliénor?
Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and of England.