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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

Classic · The forms that come straight from the first syllable.

Ellie Elle Ella
Ellie
Greek / English
Bright, shining one
Girl
Ella
Germanic / Greek
All, completely
Girl

Vintage · Pet names taken from the end of the name.

Nell
English
Bright one
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Nellie
English
Bright, shining
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Nora
Irish / Greek
Honour
GirlLiterary

Modern · Continental-feeling short forms.

Lena Leni

Used on their own in the UK: Ellie, Ella, Nell, Nora.

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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