Elea

Elea is an English given name most likely derived as a short form of Eleanor or its variants, which trace back through Old French Aliénor to a disputed root, possibly the Germanic element alja meaning other or foreign, or alternatively connected to the Greek element helene meaning torch or light. The name may also be associated with the ancient Greek city of Elea in southern Italy, home to the philosopher Parmenides, lending it a classical intellectual resonance. Related forms include Eleanor, Elena, Eleanora, and Elinor.