From the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. Among the name's earliest bearers was the influential Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who was the queen of Louis VII, the king of France, and later Henry II, the king of England.
A popular name for girls, Eleanor is believed to have originated from Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France, and later England during the Middle Ages. Eleanor was first married to King Louis VII of France from 1137 to 1152 and then to King Henry II of England from 1154 to 1189.
Eleanor Roosevelt, the longest-serving first lady of the U.S., was probably the most famous bearer of the name in contemporary history. Spelling variants include Elanor, Eleonore, Elinor, Ellenor and others. A common variant is Eleonora/Eleanora.
Eleanor is a girl's name of English origin. Eleanor is the 14 ranked female name by popularity.
Eleanor Roosevelt was an American first lady (1933–45), the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, and a United Nations diplomat and humanitarian.
Eleanor is most commonly considered a girl's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Eleanor.
Eleanor Tomlinson on her role as Louisa in The Forsytes, her onscreen chemistry with Danny Griffin, and the dramatic reunion that changes everything for her character.
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