Leonore
Pronunciation: [ l-EE-uhn-awr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Leonore first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 450 babies have been named Leonore in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leonore is past its peak , currently ranked #17,333 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,333
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Leonore
Leonore is a girl name .
Leonore is currently ranked #17,333 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leonore include Leo, Ley, Leoie, and Leonie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leonore include Leona, Leonor, Leonora, Leonie, Leonna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis