Eleanor

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Shining light; variant of Helen
Description:
Thought dignified Eleanor was no longer hip? Well, think again. This stately and regal name, most often associated with philanthropic former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, is seeing a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Perhaps its the inspirational namesake, the abundance of cute potential nicknames (Ellie and Nellie come to mind), its happy meaning of "shining light," or its elegant, yet fresh "old lady" vibe—whatever the case, Eleanor is a name that's back and here to stay.
Popularity:
How popular is Eleanor? Here's how many babies were named Eleanor over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Eleanora   •   Eleanore   •   Eleonora   •   Elinor   •   Elinore   •   Ellinor   •   Elnora
International Variations:
Eilinora   •   Eilionoir   •   Eleanora   •   Elenora   •   Elenore   •   Eleonora   •   Eleonore   •   Ellinor
Nicknames:
Ella   •   Ellie   •   Leora   •   Nora
Famous Namesakes:
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Diane Lane and Christopher Lambert, Daughter of Katie Couric
Syllables:
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