Lenora

/ luh-NOR-ah /
girlvintageclassicelegant

β€œbright, shining one” β€” English

#7142024 rank
1924peak year
36,320babies named Lenora since 1880
β–² +77%5-year trend

Lenora popularity over 145 years

πŸ’Ž Rare find Β· 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

Names like Lenora

Same era, same vibe β€” if you like Lenora, these usually land on the shortlist too.

Famous Lenoras

Spellings & variants

EleanorLeonoraLenore

What do you think of Lenora?

Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?

Not sure yet?

Tell the genie what you like β€” style, letter, vibe β€” and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.

Open the name generator 🧞