Name Meaning & Origin
"Eleanor is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Eleanor is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. It was the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. The name was introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine, who came to marry King Henry II. It was also borne by Eleanor of Provence, who became queen consort of England as the wife of King Henry III, and Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.
Eleanor is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. It was the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. The name was introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine, who came to marry King Henry II. It was also borne by Eleanor of Provence, who became queen consort of England as the wife of King Henry III, and Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Eleanore" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Eleanor is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~18,567 people named Eleanore in the US. Peaked in 1921 with 768 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Eleanore is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 22. Personality: 8.
Eleanore is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 18,567 people in the United States are named Eleanore. The name peaked in 1921 with 768 recorded uses.
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