Elinor - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Elinor

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EL-in-or'EL-in-or'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

LightShining light

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name 'Eleanor', which is thought to have been derived from the Greek word 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Elinor is often associated with elegance and sophistication. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 12th century.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly due to Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful queen consort in the 12th century.

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