Elinore

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Elinore means "bright" or "shining" and may also connote "compassion" or "mercy".
Popularity
Elinore is not among the top 1,000 baby names in the United States or the United Kingdom, making it a less common choice for parents.

cartoon of the name Elinore
Cartoon of Elinore

Elinore Name meanings & History

Elinore is a variant of the name Eleanor, which comes from the Old French name Aliénor, derived from the Germanic name Aenor, meaning "other" or "foreign". It may also have elements of the Greek name Helen, meaning "shining light". The name Elinore means "bright" or "shining" and may also connote "compassion" or "mercy". Cognate of Eleanor. Elinore is a name that can be appropriate for both traditional and modern families. It is a sophisticated and elegant name that can suit a variety of personalities.

Zodiac Sign of Elinore: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elinore:

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven

L: Liaison,Lovely,Legal,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lazy

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

N: Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Neat

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

Elinore is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous Elinores include first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and British author Elinor Glyn.

Related Names to Elinore

Eleanor, Ellinor, Eleanora, Eleonora