The baby name Ellinor is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlɪnɔːr/ (EL-in-or).
Ellinor is French in Origin.
The baby name Ellinor is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlɪnɔːr/ (EL-in-or).
Ellinor is French in Origin.
Ellinor is a Scandinavian and English variant of Eleanor, itself from the Old French form Aliénor, probably from the Occitan phrase alia Aenor (“the other Aenor”) used to distinguish Eleanor of Aquitaine from her mother, Aénor. Over time the name merged in popular understanding with Helen/Helene, yielding the common meaning “light,” “torch,” or “bright one,” though the exact etymology remains debated. Ellinor has been well established in Sweden and Norway since the 19th century and appears in English records as an alternative spelling to Elinor.
The name gained prominence through medieval queens named Eleanor, especially Eleanor of Aquitaine, spreading it across Europe. Variants and cognates include Eleanor, Elinor, Elenor, Eleanora, Eleonore, Eleonora, Leonor (Spanish/Portuguese), Leonora, Lenore, Elin, and Elen (Welsh). Diminutives include Ellie, Nell/Nellie, Nora, and Lina. Ellinor offers a traditional core with a distinctive, modern-feeling spelling.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #6 | 308 | 453 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #126 | 56 | 1,568 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #140 | 3 | 1,888 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #204 | 3 | 5,198 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #289 | 28 | 7,429 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #349 | 43 | 1,368 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #403 | 3 | 3,185 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #543 | 224 | 3,895 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #887 | 30 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Ellinor is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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