Eleanor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eleanor Name at a Glance

Name	Eleanor
Meaning	Shining light. Variant of Helen.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Eleanor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eleanor means “Shining light. Variant of Helen”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Eleanor Name Origin

Our database records Eleanor under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eleanor a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Eleanor is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Eleanor

When considering Eleanor for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.