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Position:Home>Genealogy> Where did the name Eleanor and the name Beatrice originate from?Question: Where did the name Eleanor and the name Beatrice originate from?What is the country or nation of origin? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Eleanor or Eleonor derives from late Middle age Provencal 'Alienor' (South-East of France) meaning "who grows up". Some diminutives are: Leanor, Leonor, Nora. Beatrice derives from Latin 'Beatrix', literally 'beatitude actor', so, meaning "who gives beatitude". Diminutives are Bea, Bee, Bice (Bee-cheh). Ciao. |