Elinor

Elinor Meaning & Origin

About Elinor
The name Elinor is of English origin and is derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning "light" or "torch." It is a variant spelling of the name Eleanor and is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and strength. Elinor is a timeless and elegant name that has been popular throughout history, and it carries a sense of grace and sophistication.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elinor are female.

Elinor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E40506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L IH0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elinor in Braille

Here's how to represent Elinor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elinor in braille

How to Spell the Name Elinor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elinor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elinor in sign language

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