Elinor
/ˈɛlɪnər/
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Elinor, an English variant of Eleanor, derives from the Greek 'eleos' meaning 'torchlight' or 'shining light'. It is associated with brightness, wisdom, and grace. The name has literary significance, notably in Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility', embodying elegance and intelligence.
Elinor Wylie
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Elinor Ostrom
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Elinor Donahue
Actor, Father Knows Best
Elinor Constable
Diplomat, US Ambassador to Kenya, 1986-89
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