The nameEleonor
Eleonor is a girl's name, a variant of Eleanor.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
Like Eleanor, it goes back to the medieval Aliénor, of debated origin.
Origin
Debated, through Occitan and English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Eleonor
Eleonor in France
1383rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (45 births)
880babies named Eleonor in France since 1900
Eleonor was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Eleonor. Half of all babies named Eleonor in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleonor mean?
Like Eleanor, it goes back to the medieval Aliénor, of debated origin.
What is the origin of the name Eleonor?
Debated, through Occitan and English.
Is Eleonor a girl's or a boy's name?
Eleonor is a girl's name.