Origin:
English
French
Greek
Shakespearean
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:Shining light. Variant of Helen.
Soul Urge:People with the name Elinor have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.
Expression:People with the name Elinor tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.