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Elinor Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "elinor" is "variant of eleanor, derived from the greek name helenē, meaning 'light' or 'torch'", and is used often for "girls".

Name
elinor
Meaning
variant of eleanor, derived from the greek name helenē, meaning 'light' or 'torch'
Pronunciation
el-i-nor
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Elinor Name Details

Elinor is a variant spelling of the name Eleanor, which has its roots in the Greek name Helenē. The name Helenē originally meant 'light' or 'torch'. Eleanor gained popularity in medieval Europe due to the influence of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful queen in the 12th century. Over time, Elinor became a popular alternative spelling of Eleanor and has been used for girls ever since.

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