Lenora

Meaning of Lenora

Lenora means "light." It's often considered a short form of Eleanor or Helen, names that also relate to brightness or shining.

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

Popularity of Lenora

Lenora is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #539 in 2025 from #935 in 2022.

Notable people named Lenora

• Lenora Crichlow
  British actress, "Being Human"
• Lenora Nemetz
  American actress and singer
• Lenora Fulani
  American political activist, psychologist
• Lenora Lapidus
  American civil rights attorney
• Lenora Branch Fulani
  American politician and psychologist

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Questions about the name Lenora

What does the name Lenora mean?

Lenora means lenora means "light." it's often considered a short form of eleanor or helen, names that also relate to brightness or shining, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lenora?

In 2025, Lenora ranked #539 for girls, up from #714 the year before.

When was Lenora most popular?

Lenora peaked at #539 in 2025.