Eleanora
Eleanora is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Light, shining one”, pronounced el-ee-uh-NOR-ah. It ranked #865 in the United States in 2025, given to 313 babies, and peaked at #486 in 1916. Common nicknames: Nora, Ella, Ellie.
How popular is Eleanora in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Eleanora mean, and where does it come from?
Eleanora is the Latinate form of Eleanor, which came to England with Eleanor of Aquitaine in the twelfth century and is usually traced to the Provençal Aliénor, with a long-standing folk link to the Greek helios, "light." The -ora ending is the Italian and central European version, and it is the form Billie Holiday was born with: Eleanora Fagan. The name has been in American records since 1880, peaked in 1916 and is climbing again now, pulled up by the return of Eleanor, Nora and Ella — all of which are already waiting inside it.
How is Eleanora used around the world?
Eleanora is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Eleanora?
Famous People Named Eleanora
- Eleanora Fagan — the birth name of the jazz singer Billie Holiday
- Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel — Italian poet and revolutionary of the Neapolitan Republic
- Eleonora Duse — Italian actress, one of the greatest of her era
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Eleanora mean?
Eleanora is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Light, shining one." Eleanora is the Latinate form of Eleanor, which came to England with Eleanor of Aquitaine in the twelfth century and is usually traced to the Provençal Aliénor, with a long-standing folk link to the Greek helios, "light." The -ora ending is the Italian and central European version, and it is the form Billie Holiday was born with: Eleanora Fagan.
How do you pronounce Eleanora?
Eleanora is pronounced el-ee-uh-NOR-ah. Common variations include Eleanor, Eleonora, Elenora.
Is Eleanora a girl name?
Yes, Eleanora is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Nora, Ella, Ellie, Nell.