Meaning
Eleanor is a english name meaning “Shining light”.
History
Borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages, and later by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Its exact root is debated but its regal standing is not.
Popularity
Ranked #30 in 2026 · up 210 places since 1996
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