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 king of France, and later Henry II, the king of England.
A popular name for girls, Eleanor is believed to have originated from Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France, and later England during the Middle Ages. Eleanor was first married to King Louis VII of France from 1137 to 1152 and then to King Henry II of England from 1154 to 1189.
Eleanor became a popular name in England during the Middle Ages, thanks to the influence of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was one of the most powerful and influential women of her time.
Yahoo: Starz Preps Eleanor of Aquitaine Series as Part of Anthology About ‘Lesser Known’ Women in History
Starz Preps Eleanor of Aquitaine Series as Part of Anthology About ‘Lesser Known’ Women in History
Yahoo: Eleanor of Aquitaine Drama in Development at Starz as Part of ‘Extraordinary Women of History’ Slate
Eleanor of Aquitaine Drama in Development at Starz as Part of ‘Extraordinary Women of History’ Slate
Times Argus: Eleanor of Aquitaine: Medieval women's lib in words and song
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204) may well have been the greatest woman of the Middle Ages. In her 82 years she was born the Duchess of Aquitaine and Countess of Poitou, became Queen of France at age ...
BroadwayWorld: Exit Theatre Presents THE CORONATION AND CROWNING OF ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE
EXIT Theatre presents The Coronation and Crowning of Eleanor of Aquitaine, written by Stuart Bousel, featuring Katherine Park, directed by Nick Trengove "The Coronation and Crowning of Eleanor of ...