Lenora

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“bright, shining one” — English

#7142024 rank
1924peak year
36,320babies named Lenora since 1880
▲ +77%5-year trend

Lenora popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 192418801920196020002024

What does Lenora mean?

Elaborated form of Eleanor, from Old French Alienor, the name of Henry II's queen; its ultimate meaning is debated, often glossed 'light'.

OriginEnglish
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic

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