Lenore
Meaning of Lenore
Lenore is a beautiful name for a baby girl with a rich history and associations. The name Lenore has its origins in Greek and means "light" or "torch." It is often considered a variation of the name Eleanor, which has been popularized by famous figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Lenore has a timeless appeal and is known for its elegance and sophistication. In terms of popularity, Lenore has seen fluctuating trends over the years. While it was more commonly used in the early 20th century, its usage declined in the mid-1900s before experiencing a resurgence in recent years. The name Lenore carries an air of mystery and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as luh-NOR (/ləˈnɔːr/)
American English
- Pronunced as luh-NOR (/ləˈnɔr/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Lenore
| Lenore LaFount Romney was an American actress and political figure who served as the First Lady of Michigan and was the Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1970. |
| Lenore Keeshig-Tobias is an Anishinabe storyteller, poet, scholar, and journalist known for advocating for Indigenous writers in Canada and addressing cultural appropriation in Canadian literature. |
| Lenore Skenazy is an American advocate for free-range parenting, known for her controversial decision to let her 9-year-old son take the New York City Subway alone and her subsequent book "Free-Range Kids." |
| Lenore Anderson is the president of the Alliance for Safety and Justice, an organization dedicated to advancing state reform and safety priorities across the United States through networking, coalition building, research, education, and advocacy. |
| Lenore Newman is a Canadian author and geographer, serving as an Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment at the University of the Fraser Valley and Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute, with a focus on food and agriculture innovation. |
| Lenore Chinn is an American artist known for her realist paintings and queer activism, and she was a founding member of Lesbians in the Visual Arts and Queer Cultural Center. |
