The nameEleonore
Eleonore is the French and German form of Eleanor.
- Girl's name
- French and German
Meaning
Eleonore comes from the Provençal Aliénor, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
French and German.
History
In the United States Eleonore reached 881st place in 1887. In England and Wales it reached 2314th in 2014.
Eleonore in other languages
Éléonore is the French form of Eleanor. It is Eleonora in Italian, Swedish and Polish, Leonor in Spanish and Portuguese, and Aliénor in Old French.
Nicknames for Eleonore
The most common nicknames for Eleonore: Nora, Ellie and Nell.
Popularity of the name Eleonore
Eleonore in the United States
Eleonore was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 268 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Eleonore. Half of all babies named Eleonore in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Eleonore in France
Eleonore was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 6,555 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Eleonore. Half of all babies named Eleonore in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 773 births a year.
Eleonore in Belgium
Eleonore in Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleonore mean?
Eleonore comes from the Provençal Aliénor, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Eleonore?
French and German.
Is Eleonore a girl's or a boy's name?
Eleonore is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eleonore?
In 2024, Eleonore was the 6829th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 17 births.
What are the variants of the name Eleonore?
Variants and related names of Eleonore include Aliénor, Eleanor, Eleonora, Ella, Elly, Leonora, Léonore and Nellie.
What are common nicknames for Eleonore?
The most common nicknames for Eleonore are Nora, Ellie and Nell.