Leonore Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leonore Name at a Glance

Name	Leonore
Meaning	'Shining light.' Variant of Eleanor.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leonore Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leonore means “'Shining light.' Variant of Eleanor”. 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.

Leonore Name Origin

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

Is Leonore a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leonore

When considering Leonore 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.