Hannelore
Hannelore is a girls' name of German origin meaning “a blend of Hanne (God is gracious) and Lore.” A compound of Hanne, a short form of Johanna, God is gracious, and Lore, short for Eleonore.
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how do you pronounce Hannelore?
HAH-neh-lor-uh
where does the name Hannelore come from?
A compound of Hanne, a German and Dutch short form of Johanna, God is gracious, and Lore, the German short form of Eleanor, from Aenor, an old Germanic name of unknown meaning.
Hannelore is quintessentially German; it was most popular in the mid-20th century and carries a warm, maternal quality, and its double construction is characteristic of Germanic naming.
the history of Hannelore
The Eleanor element comes from the Occitan alia Aenor, the other Aenor, once used to tell a daughter from a mother of the same name.
who are famous people named Hannelore?
- Hannelore Kohl (wife of Chancellor Helmut Kohl)
- Hannelore Elsner (German film actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Hannelore?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Hannelore?
what names go well with Hannelore?
Sibling names that share Hannelore's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hannelore
What does the name Hannelore mean?
Hannelore means “a blend of Hanne (God is gracious) and Lore”.
What is the origin of the name Hannelore?
Hannelore comes from the German naming tradition.
How popular is the name Hannelore?
Hannelore has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Hannelore a boy or girl name?
Hannelore is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hannelore?
Hannelore is pronounced HAH-neh-lor-uh, with 4 syllables.
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