Ellenora
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining one; the other Aenor
Origin: Old French Aliénor — possibly from the Occitan alin (other) + aenor (a Frankish personal name meaning honor)
Popularity: Ranked #10334 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eleanor. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining one; the other Aenor.'
Similar names: elenor, elenora, ellenor, eleanor, eleanora, elenore, eleonor, eleonora
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Ellenora? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Ellenora, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ellenora
What does the name Ellenora mean?
Ellenora means “Bright, shining one; the other Aenor” from Old French Aliénor — possibly from the Occitan alin (other) + aenor (a Frankish personal name meaning honor) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ellenora?
Ellenora has Old French Aliénor — possibly from the Occitan alin (other) + aenor (a Frankish personal name meaning honor) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining one; the other Aenor”.
How popular is Ellenora?
Ellenora ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Ellenora most popular?
Ellenora peaked in 2019 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Ellenora a boy or girl name?
Ellenora is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Ellenoras in registered births are female.
Is the name Ellenora rising or falling in popularity?
Ellenora has risen 4215 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14322 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Ellenora been recorded?
Ellenora appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1908 through 2025.