Elora
eh-LOR-ah
Elora is likely an invented name, popularised by the 1988 fantasy film Willow directed by Ron Howard. The infant princess in the story was named Elora Danan.
Some connect the name to the Elora Gorge in Ontario, Canada, itself named after a ship called the Elora. Others see it as a blend of Eleanor and Nora.
Elora ranked No. 364 in 2024 with 858 births, its all-time high. It entered the US top 1,000 in 2015 and has climbed steadily since.
What the name Elora means
The name fits the current wave of “El-” names like Eloise, Eleanor, and Elena. It sounds both vintage and fresh, which is exactly what many parents seek.
Three syllables - eh-LOR-uh - have a warm, rounded quality. The central “LOR” anchors the name while the soft vowel endings give it grace.
Parents are drawn to Elora because it feels familiar yet uncommon. It carries the elegance of longer “El” names in a compact, distinctive package.
Related names include Elodie, Eloise, and Eleanor. Elora stands apart from these by avoiding their well-trodden associations.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
Famous people named Elora
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