What Does the Name Eleanor Mean
The name Eleanor comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Eleanor below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Eleanor Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Old French form of the Occitan name Aliénor. Among the name's earliest bearers was the influential Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who was the queen of Louis VII, the king of France, and later...
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