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Origin: French

Meaning: Old North; Light

Honor any Eleanors or Eleanoras in your life by choosing the feminine name Lenore. If you picture the newest addition to your family being a bright and positive presence in your life, the possible Greek origin and meaning of “light,” from Helen, definitely ignites the right match. Or you could go in the opposite direction and take some of the name's more Gothic connections into account. Eleanor derives from the Old French Alienòr_,_ meaning “old North.” _“Lenore” is the name of a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, as well as a character in “The Raven,”_ so this moniker is perfect for any baby with a flair for the dramatic.