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Eleanor

American  
[el-uh-nawr, -ner] / ˈɛl əˌnɔr, -nər /
Also Eleanora

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Helen.


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They could also address an unsuccessful attempt by Donaldson's lawyers to have his trial separated from the trial of the facts of his wife, Eleanor Donaldson.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In the 1930s and ’40s, Eleanor Roosevelt famously became Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “eyes, ears and legs” because he was limited by polio, said Barbara A. Perry, a professor of governance at the University of Virginia.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Indeed, the role of first lady has long been traditional — so much so that historians note the exceptions, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

First lady Eleanor Roosevelt exhibited laudable courage throughout her life, exemplified by her willingness to take public stands when it was politically dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Now we are going to have a new noise, Eleanor thought, listening to the inside of her head; it is changing.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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