Meaning: Its source is eleos, a Greek name meaning "Compassion."

In French, this name is spelled with an accent -- Léonore.

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and French.

Alternative Spellings: Lienor

Popularity: The name Leonore ranked 2863rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name may be derived from a Provençal term for a foreign-born woman. It has also been associated with names related to Helen, such as Ellen and Elaine.