Ellinor

Scandinavian variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown, or Elin, Swedish variation of Ellen

"torch, shining light"

Ellinor Origin and Meaning

The name Ellinor is a girl's name meaning "torch, shining light".

Eleanor is a rising classic in the US, and the similarly-pronounced Ellinor is a favorite in Sweden and Norway. While Eleanor is not considered one of the many Helen variations, some sources say that Ellinor is related to Elin, a variation of Ellen, which has a light-filled meaning.

Popularity of the name Ellinor

• 90 Sweden 2016
• 10 Norway 2024

Famous People Named Ellinor

• Ellinor Vanderveer American actress
• Ellinor Ljungros former female long,distance runner from Sweden

The name Ellinor in Pop Culture

• Ellinor Village Florida