Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Girl name origins & meanings Greek : MercyGreek : Torch Girl name variations Eleanor Eleanore Eleanora Elinore Ellie Nell Leonore Leonora Eliana Elana Elanor Elanore Elenor Elenore Eleonor Elianore Ellenor Ellinor Ellinore Elynor Elanie Helen Helene Helena Helina Helaine Elaine Elayne Eileen Elena Elene Galina Lenora Lena Lenny Nelly Jelena Jelika How Popular Is The Name Elinor Famous people who gave their babies this name Joanne Woodward Katie Couric Paul Newman