Nicknames for Eleanor
Eleanor is a girl's name of Old French / Greek origin meaning “Bright, shining one”, and Ellie is its natural nickname. Here are 8 nicknames for Eleanor, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
8 nicknames
Modern · Continental-feeling short forms.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Eleanor?
Popular nicknames for Eleanor include Ellie, Elle, Ella, Nell, Nellie. The forms that come straight from the first syllable.
What is Eleanor short for?
Eleanor is a full name, from the Occitan Alienor, and Ellie, Nell and Nora are all short forms of it.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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