Eleanor as a Female Name
Eleanor is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Eleanor for a girl get a name with a clear Old French (from Occitan) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Eleanor means “uncertain; possibly 'the other Aenor'” and is of Old French (from Occitan) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Elinor, Eleanore, Eleonora, Leonor, Ellie.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Eleanor across all genders, see the complete Eleanor name meaning.
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Is Eleanor a girl's name?+
Eleanor is most commonly a girl's name. It means “uncertain; possibly 'the other Aenor'” and is of Old French (from Occitan) origin.
What does Eleanor mean?+
Eleanor means “uncertain; possibly 'the other Aenor'” and originates from Old French (from Occitan).