Eleonore Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eleonore Name at a Glance

Name	Eleonore
Meaning	Shining light. Variant of Helen.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Eleonore Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eleonore 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.

Eleonore Name Origin

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

Is Eleonore a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eleonore

When considering Eleonore 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.