Leonor
Leonor is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “bright, shining light.” The Portuguese form of Eleanor, Leonor is currently the name of Portugal's heir to the throne, Princess Leonor.
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how do you pronounce Leonor?
leh-oh-NOR
where does the name Leonor come from?
Leonor is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Eleanor.
Queen Leonor of Portugal (1458–1525) was a great patron of charity and the arts. The name carries luminous royal heritage and has surged in modern Portuguese popularity.
how popular is this name?
Leonor has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 30 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #719 in 1909, and ranked #918 in 1939.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1939 | #918 |
| 1937 | #862 |
| 1935 | #912 |
| 1934 | #955 |
| 1931 | #876 |
| 1930 | #831 |
| 1920 | #880 |
| 1910 | #914 |
| 1909 | #719 |
| 1885 | #921 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Leonor fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Leonor
Princess Leonor is heir to the Spanish throne.
who are famous people named Leonor?
- Princess Leonor of Spain (heir to the Spanish throne)
- Queen Leonor of Portugal (Renaissance queen and philanthropist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Leonor?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Leonor?
what names go well with Leonor?
Sibling names that share Leonor's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Leonor
What does the name Leonor mean?
Leonor means “bright, shining light”.
What is the origin of the name Leonor?
Leonor comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Eleanor and Léonor.
How popular is the name Leonor?
Leonor ranked #918 in the US in 1939, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1909, at #719, and it has spent 30 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Leonor a boy or girl name?
Leonor is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Leonor?
Leonor is pronounced leh-oh-NOR, with 3 syllables.
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