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Name Origin

Eleanor is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Occitan name Aliénor. It means 'light' or 'bright one'. Eleanor was popularized by several queens of England and France, notably Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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Famous People

Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204)

Queen Consort

One of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
Ruled as Duchess of Aquitaine, Queen consort of France and England
Known for her political acumen and patronage of the arts.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

Human Rights Activist

Longest-serving First Lady of the United States (1933–1945)
Championed human rights and social justice causes.
Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and instrumental in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Eleanor Rigby

Fictional Character

Subject of the iconic Beatles song 'Eleanor Rigby'.

Eleanor Oliphant

Fictional Character

Protagonist of the bestselling novel 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman.

Sibling Names

Henry

Classic and timeless, Henry shares a similar vintage charm and regal feel with Eleanor.

Beatrice

Both names have strong feminine energy and a sophisticated elegance, reminiscent of bygone eras.

Arthur

Sharing Arthurian legend connections, both Eleanor and Arthur possess a sense of noble history and strength.

Violet

Both names evoke a sense of delicate beauty and nature, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.