Overview
Eleanor is a girl's name of English origin, meaning “Bright, shining light”. It sits off the mainstream charts — a quieter, distinctive choice. Notable namesakes include Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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Meaning
Bright, shining light
Origin
English
The story
Introduced to England by the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine, it has never lost its stately glow.
Famous people named Eleanor
Nicknames
Ellie, Nora
Variations
Eleanora, Leonor
Numerology
7
The name Eleanor carries numerology number 7. (For entertainment.)