Day of the Santa Leonor, February 22. Names for girls

Leonor is a name for girl of Gallic origin that means 'the one who is bold'. Many relate this name with Elena, although Leonor is much less frequent. However, Leonor denotes a nobility and elegance that few names can match, and by not being outdated can be the perfect name for your girl. Celebrate h

Leonor is a name for girl of Gallic origin that means 'the one who is bold'. Many relate this name with Elena, although Leonor is much less frequent.

However, Leonor denotes a nobility and elegance that few names can match, and by not being outdated can be the perfect name for your girl. Celebrate his name day on February 22nd, which is the day of Santa Leonor.Curiosities about the name Leonor

The name Leonor reflects a seductive personality, lover of beauty and harmony. Leonor triumphs in social relationships because of her sympathy and magnetism surrounded by a special sweetness. But these characteristics are not an impediment for Leonor to develop a strong, intuitive and sagacious character that makes her an authentic leader and the key figure of the family.

Leonor is a name that has been used since ancient times in the entire Western area. We know many variants like the English Eleanor, the French Leonore or the Italian Leonora, in addition to the diminutive used in several languages, Nora, converted in recent years into a name in its own right.

That the name of your daughter denotes a certain air of nobility is determined by the large number of queens and women of high birth who have carried it throughout history. Women like Leonor de Trastámara, Leonor de Foix, Leonor of Aquitaine and several Leonor of Castile ruled over the different kingdoms of Europe. Without forgetting who has been responsible for popularizing the name Leonor in recent years, the eldest daughter of the Princes of Asturias.

The name Leonor has its representation in literature in the story of Edgar Allan Poe 'Eleonora' and also in politics thanks to Eleanor Rooselvet, who was first lady of the USA. More current are two well-known actresses, the Chilean Leonor Varela and the Spanish Leonor Watling.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez.

Editor of GuiaInfantil.com