First name
Leonor
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- Origin
- Occitan, via Spanish and Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Spellings
- Leonor · Eleanor · Eléonore · Leonora
- Say it
- leh-oh-NOR
- Letters
- 6
The story of Leonor
Leonor is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Eleanor, a name made famous in the Middle Ages by Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose daughter carried it to the royal family of Castile. Today it is the name of Spain's crown princess.
Roots
From Old Occitan Aliénor; the meaning is uncertain and sometimes linked to Greek or Germanic words.
Where it is used
Very popular in Portugal and Spain, used in Latin America.
Famous people named Leonor
- Leonor, Princess of Asturias (born 2005), heir to the Spanish throne
Leonor name FAQ
Where does the name Leonor come from?
Leonor is of Occitan, via Spanish and Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Spanish, Portuguese families.
How do you pronounce Leonor?
Leonor is usually pronounced leh-oh-NOR.
Is Leonor a boy's or a girl's name?
Leonor is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Leonor?
Related spellings and forms include Eleanor, Eléonore, Leonora.
Who are famous people named Leonor?
Leonor, Princess of Asturias (born 2005), heir to the Spanish throne.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Leonor on Wiktionary. Background researched by our team and written in our own words.