Elinore
Elinore is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining light, sun ray, or compassionate.
Origin and history
Elinore is a variant spelling of Eleanor, which traces back through Old French to Greek roots, often associated with light or compassion. Historically steady in the U.S., it serves as a classical, vintage choice. Today, it is a rare alternative to the more common spelling Eleanor.
Popularity in the United States
2,370 babies in the United States have been named Elinore since 1880. It ranks #3624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2010.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35 %)
- PA (20.9 %)
- MA (9 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 595 |
| 1920-1930 | 741 |
| 1930-1940 | 343 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Elinore
- Elinore Morehouse: artist, illustrator
Nicknames
Ellie, Elly, Nora, Norah, Ella
Fun facts
- Elinore is a rare traditional variant of the medieval name Eleanor, which was popularized in Europe by Eleanor of Aquitaine.
- The name shares its phonetic roots with classic literary characters like Elinor Dashwood from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.