Eleanor Roosevelt, the longest-serving first lady of the U.S., was probably the most famous bearer of the name in contemporary history. Spelling variants include Elanor, Eleonore, Elinor, Ellenor and others. …

2 days ago · Eleanor is a girl's name of English origin. Eleanor is the 14 ranked female name by popularity.

Jun 2, 2025 · The name Eleanor means "light-hearted" or "shining light." An intellectual-sounding name of French and Greek origins, Eleanor is an English variation of the Provençal name Alienor.

Dec 9, 2025 · Eleanor Roosevelt was an American first lady (1933–45), the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, and a United Nations diplomat and humanitarian.

Dec 1, 2024 · From the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. Among the name's earliest bearers was the influential Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who was the queen of Louis VII, the …

3 days ago · Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old Midwesterner living in Florida, moves to New York after the death of her close friend and roommate Bessie, a Holocaust survivor.

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Eleanor hated violence and especially detested lynching. She worked with Thurgood Marshall and helped with housing and community planning for African Americans.

Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to use her role to bring national attention to her causes. Young Eleanor’s teacher, Mademoiselle Souvestre, ignited her interest in social issues while she …