Eleanora

Meaning of Eleanora

Eleanora means "light." It can also mean "bright, shining one."

Eleanora has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Eleanora

After ranking as high as #886 in 2024, Eleanora has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Eleanora

• Eleanor Roosevelt
  Former First Lady of US
• Eleanor Parker
  American actress
• Eleanor Tomlinson
  English actress
• Eleanor Bron
  British actress and writer
• Eleanor Catton
  New Zealand author

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Questions about the name Eleanora

What does the name Eleanora mean?

Eleanora means eleanora means "light." it can also mean "bright, shining one.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Eleanora a boy's or a girl's name?

Eleanora is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eleanora?

Eleanora did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Eleanora most popular?

Eleanora peaked at #886 in 2024.