The nameElinor
Elinor is an English girl's name, a variant of Eleanor.
- Girl's name
- Occitan
Meaning
An English form of Eleanor, of debated meaning. Elinor Dashwood is the heroine of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
Origin
Occitan, through English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Elinor
Elinor in France
Elinor was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Elinor. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Elinor in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Variants and related names
Elinor in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elinor mean?
An English form of Eleanor, of debated meaning. Elinor Dashwood is the heroine of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
What is the origin of the name Elinor?
Occitan, through English.
Is Elinor a girl's or a boy's name?
Elinor is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Elinor?
Variants and related names of Elinor include Eleanor.