Meaning: Its source is eleos, a Greek name meaning "Compassion."

Popularity: The name Elenora ranked 2184th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name may be derived from a Provençal term for a foreign-born woman. It has also been associated with names related to Helen, such as Ellen and Elaine.