Meaning & Origin
Eleanore is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Eleanor, from the Provençal Alienor, possibly from the Greek Helénē meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' The final "-e" gives it a slightly more romantic, French-inflected look while keeping the same distinguished sound.
Eleanore with an E at the end has a Victorian flourish that's entirely intentional — it's chosen by parents who want Eleanor's gravitas (First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor of Aquitaine) with a slightly more elaborate, graceful spelling. A name for queens and presidents' wives alike.