The nameLéonor
Léonor is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Eleanor, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Occitan
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Occitan Aliénor.
Origin
Occitan, through the Spanish and Portuguese Leonor.
History
Leonor is also the name of the heir to the Spanish throne, born in 2005. In France the name rose in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Léonor
Léonor in France
Léonor was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 905 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Léonor. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Léonor in France were born before 2014, 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 85 births a year.
Léonor in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léonor mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Occitan Aliénor.
What is the origin of the name Léonor?
Occitan, through the Spanish and Portuguese Leonor.
Is Léonor a girl's or a boy's name?
Léonor is a girl's name.