The nameLéonore
Léonore is a form of Éléonore (Eleanor), a girl's name of Occitan origin. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Occitan
Meaning
Léonore comes from Eleanor, from Aliénor, whose meaning is debated.
Origin
Occitan, through Eleanor of Aquitaine. Leonore is also the heroine of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio.
History
Found since the early 20th century, Léonore has grown clearly in France in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Léonore
Léonore in France
Léonore was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,400 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Léonore. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Léonore 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, its popularity has held steady at around 182 births a year.
Variants and related names
Léonore in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léonore mean?
Léonore comes from Eleanor, from Aliénor, whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Léonore?
Occitan, through Eleanor of Aquitaine. Leonore is also the heroine of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio.
Is Léonore a girl's or a boy's name?
Léonore is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Léonore?
Variants and related names of Léonore include Aliénor, Eleanor and Eleonore.