Elinor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elinor Name at a Glance

Name	Elinor
Meaning	A variant spelling of Eleanor. Famous bearers: Elinor was one of the heroines in Jane Austen's novel 'Sense and Sensibihiy'.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elinor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elinor means “A variant spelling of Eleanor. Famous bearers: Elinor was one of the heroines in Jane Austen's novel 'Sense and Sensibihiy”. 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.

Elinor Name Origin

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

Is Elinor a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elinor

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