Leonore
Leonore is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pity, compassion, or light.
Origin and history
Leonore is a feminine given name derived from Eleanor, which traces back to the Provençal name Aliénor and ultimately Greek or Germanic roots. It has historically been used in European royalty and literature, notably as the heroine of Beethoven's opera Fidelio. In the United States, it remains a vintage, relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,313 babies in the United States have been named Leonore since 1880. It ranks #3664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- NY (67.9 %)
- PA (16.4 %)
- IL (7 %)
- CA (4.5 %)
- MA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 109 |
| 1900-1910 | 125 |
| 1910-1920 | 424 |
| 1920-1930 | 595 |
| 1930-1940 | 308 |
| 1940-1950 | 254 |
| 1950-1960 | 144 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Leonore
- Leonore Lemmon: Socialite
Nicknames
Leo, Nora, Lennie, Norie
Fun facts
- Leonore is the noble heroine who disguises herself as a guard in Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio.
- The name is borne by Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland, a member of the Swedish royal family born in 2014.