Eleanor

Girl

Origin: French · Greek

Meaning

“from Old Provençal Aliénor; origin uncertain, often linked to Helen ('torch, shining light')”

Carried by Eleanor of Aquitaine one of the most powerful women in medieval Europe; Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady.

Rarity: uncommon

Peak decade: 1910s

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