Ealanor

English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown

Ealanor Origin and Meaning

The name Ealanor is a girl's name of Gaelic origin.

Ealanor appears to be a rare variant spelling of Eleanor, a name with ancient Greek origins via the Provençal name Aliénor. The traditional Eleanor derives from the Greek word 'helios' meaning 'sun' or possibly from 'heleos' meaning 'compassion'. This uncommon spelling variation maintains the elegant sound of the original while offering a distinctive written form. Eleanor has been borne by numerous queens and noble women throughout history, including Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. While Ealanor is extremely rare, it carries the same sophisticated and classic essence of its more common counterpart.