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Bookmark or Share- Eleanor - WikipediaEleanor (/ ˈɛlənər, - nɔːr /) is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. It was the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. The name was introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine, who came to marry King Henry II.
- Meaning, origin and history of the name EleanorFrom 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.
- Eleanor - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and PopularityEleanor's straightforward feminine image combined with its royal medieval history is striking just the right note for parents in search of a girls' name that combines substance and style. Big plus: Eleanor is a serious name, with two nicknames—Ellie and Nell/Nellie—that are seriously endearing.
- Eleanor - Baby name meaning, origin, and popularity - BabyCenterEleanor is a girl's name of Old French origin that was widely embraced by English aristocrats as early as the 12th century. It has since become associated with enduring character and has been embraced for its refreshing wholesomeness.
- Eleanor: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.comEleanor, played by Alexandra Park, is the daughter of the fictional King of England and is known for her wild behavior and rebellious attitude. Eleanor is currently #9 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts. Eleanor is currently #14 in U.S. births. The name Eleanor is primarily a female name of French origin that means Unknown.
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