Elinor
Meaning of Elinor
Elinor is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. This name has variations such as Eleanore and Eleanor, but all share the same elegant charm. In both American English and British English, Elinor is pronounced as EL-uh-nor (/ˈɛlənɔr/), making it easy to pronounce no matter where you are.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Elinor has been consistently used over the years. While its popularity may have fluctuated slightly, it remains a well-loved choice among parents. In recent years, Elinor has ranked around 1300-1500 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that popularity doesn't always reflect the beauty and uniqueness of a name.
If you're looking for a classic yet distinctive name for your baby girl, consider Elinor. Its timeless appeal and gentle sound make it a wonderful choice that will stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as EL-uh-nor (/ˈɛlənɔːr/)
American English
- Pronunced as EL-uh-nor (/ˈɛlənɔr/)
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Notable People Named Elinor
| Elinor Ostrom - Elinor Claire "Lin" Ostrom was an American political scientist and economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2009 for her work on economic governance and the commons, making her the first woman to win the prize. |
| Elinor Smith, also known as "The Flying Flapper of Freeport," was a pioneering American aviator and the first woman test pilot for both Fairchild and Bellanca, achieving her pilot's license at the age of 16. |
| Elinor Jane Barker is a highly accomplished Welsh cyclist, known for her Olympic and World championship titles in various track cycling events. |
| Elinor Donahue is a retired American actress, best known for her role as Betty Anderson on the 1950s sitcom Father Knows Best. |
| Elinor Brent-Dyer - Elinor M. Brent-Dyer was a prolific English writer of children's literature, best known for creating the beloved Chalet School series. |
| Elinor Lipman is an American author known for her novels, short stories, and essays. |
| Elinor Mary Darwin, an Irish-born illustrator, engraver, and portrait painter, is known for her illustrations in her husband Bernard Darwin's children's books. |
| Elinor Remick Warren was an American composer and pianist known for her contemporary classical music, who received her first music publishing contract before graduating high school and went on to study with renowned composers and support herself as an accompanist for singers. |
| Margaret Elinor Burns was a British communist, co-operative activist, and suffragist. |
| Elinor Rice Hays - Elinor S. Rice Hays was an American biographer and novelist. |
| Elinor Wight Gardner, a prominent geology lecturer and research fellow, is celebrated for her groundbreaking field surveys in the Kharga Oasis, which have had a significant impact on interdisciplinary research in Africa. |
| Elinor Sisulu is a South African writer and activist who grew up in Zimbabwe. |
| Elinor Wilson served as the president of Assisted Human Reproduction Canada from February 14, 2007, to September 30, 2012. |
| Elinor Shaffer is a distinguished professor at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, and an esteemed editor of literary works. |
| Elinor Kershaw, also known as Nell and Elinor K. Ince, was an American stage and motion-picture actress, wife of Hollywood Mogul Thomas H. Ince, and mother of actor Richard Ince and writer Thomas H. Ince Jr, known for building the Château Élysée in Los Angeles. |
