NAME PROFILE
Elinore
Elinore is a name of Old French and Hebrew origin meaning 'sunlight' or 'shining light'. It embodies warmth, brightness, and positivity, making it ideal for someone who brings joy and inspiration to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,370 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1943 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, French, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 34%PA — 29%MA — 14%CA — 12%OH — 12%
Notable People
Elinore Pruitt Stewart (Author, *Letters of a Woman Homesteader*) · Elinore Wechsler (Artist, known for her abstract paintings) · Elinore F. Smith (Pioneer in early childhood education) · Elinore Reiss (Philanthropist, advocate for education) · Elinore L. C. McDonald (Environmental activist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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