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The name Eleanor is derived from the Old French name "Alienor" or "Aenor," which means "the other Aenor" or "foreign." The name combines the Germanic element "ali" meaning "other" and the name Aenor, which was common in the Middle Ages. Eleanor has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 12th century, and it was particularly popular among medieval nobility. Notable historical figures named Eleanor include Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was Queen consort of both France and England, and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The name has several variations in different languages, including Eleonora in Italian, Eleonore in German, and Eleonor in Spanish. It continues to be a popular name today, ranking in the top 100 names for girls in the United States, Canada, and England.

The name Eleanor is popular in various countries such as the United States, England, France, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

If you're looking for names that have a similar sound or feel to the classic name Eleanor, there are plenty of options to consider. Here are a few:

• Norah
• Elsie
• Ellie
• Elena
• Lenore
• Nora
• Eloise
• Leonora
• Eleanora
• Eleanorie
• Eleonora
• Ellen
• Elodie
• Elea
• Elnora