Elinor

Elinor is an English form of Eleanor, itself derived from the Old French name Aliénor, which was brought to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine in the twelfth century. The ultimate origin of Aliénor is debated, with some scholars linking it to the Germanic element alja meaning other or foreign, while others suggest it may be a Latinized form of the Greek name Helénē. The name gained literary prestige through Elinor Dashwood, the thoughtful protagonist of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Related forms include Eleanor, Eleonora, Leonora, and Elnora.