Lenore - Unique Names

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Lenore

/ləˈnɔːr/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Light or luminous

Represents the enduring presence of light in darkness, often symbolizing hope, memory, or lost love.

Symbolism

Embodies melancholy beauty, poetic sorrow, and ethereal grace—often associated with lost love and spiritual longing.

Etymology: Lenore is believed to be a variant of Leonore or Eleanora, derived from the Greek 'eleos' meaning mercy or compassion, and ultimately related to Eleanor, which may mean 'light' or 'torch'. It was popularized as a poetic name through Edgar Allan Poe's 1849 poem 'Lenore', where it symbolizes a mourned beloved.

Style & Origin

romantic

literary

english

Cultural Background

Primarily used in English-speaking countries, Lenore is rooted in Western literary tradition and gai

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