ThinkabaraEleanor: meaning and origin
Eleanor
“Light; from the medieval name Aliénor”
About the name Eleanor
Eleanor is a girl’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “light; from the medieval name Aliénor”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, boys)
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
More girl names starting with E
- Eden 👧Delight; the Garden of Eden · Hebrew
- Elena 👧Bright, shining light; a form of Helen · Greek
- Eliana 👧My God has answered · Hebrew
- Elizabeth 👧My God is an oath · Hebrew
- Ella 👧All, completely; also a short form of Eleanor · German
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Elsa 👧My God is an oath; a short form of Elisabeth · German
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Emi 👧Blessed with beauty, smile · Japanese
Questions and answers
What does the name Eleanor mean?
Eleanor is a name of French origin. It means: light; from the medieval name Aliénor.
Is Eleanor a boy or girl name?
Eleanor is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Eleanor have?
Eleanor has 7 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Eleanor a popular name?
Yes. Eleanor has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.