What does Eleanor mean?
Eleanor means “foreign the other”. It is a girl name of Greek origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #4819 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Eleanor
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) was queen of both France and England and mother of Richard the Lionheart, while Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Beatles added Eleanor Rigby in 1966. The name is a medieval form of Aliénor, with debated roots. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Eleanor has 7 letters and 3 syllables, made of 4 vowels and 3 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Eleanor with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
7Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + L=12 + E=5 + A=1 + N=14 + O=15 + R=18 = 70. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 7 + 0 = 7. Result: 7.
Favorite colour
VioletThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Eleanor has lucky number 7, so the colour is Violet.
Star sign
LeoOnly the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Eleanor
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Eleanor. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Eleanor
Partner names that match Eleanor by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Eleanor + Dimitri = Eleatri · Eleanor + Giorgio = Eleagio · Eleanor + Andreas = Eleaeas · Eleanor + Filippo = Eleappo
Sibling names for Eleanor
Names that sit well next to Eleanor: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Eleanor
If Eleanor is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Eleanor (foreign, other).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eleanor mean?
Eleanor means “foreign the other” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Eleanor?
In our collection Eleanor is listed as a name of Greek origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Eleanor a boy or a girl name?
Eleanor is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Eleanor?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Eleanor is 7, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Eleanor?
Eleanor has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Eleanor?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Eleanor include El, Ele, Elea, Elean, Nor, Eley.
Which names have a similar meaning to Eleanor?
Names with a related meaning include Foreign, Lena, Barbara, Jm, Barbora, Oxana.