Lenore

Lenore is a feminine given name of German origin, typically considered a variant of Leonora or Eleanor. It is widely used in English-speaking countries and can be found in literature and popular culture. The etymology is linked to Leonora/Eleonora; its precise roots are debated, but it is commonly treated as a variant of Eleanor.

In literature, Lenore appears as the title of a famous German ballad by Gottfried August Bürger from the 18th century, and as the subject of Edgar Allan Poe's later narrative poem Lenore, a melancholic meditation on loss. The name has also appeared in various works and adaptations.

In popular culture, Lenore is the name of the title character in Lenore the Cute Little Dead Girl, a darkly comic webcomic and graphic novel series by Roman Dirge, about a cynical young undead girl. The name has been used by real people, notably Lenore Skenazy, an American author and columnist known for advocating child autonomy and safety.

The name Lenore is encountered in film and television credits and as a given name for fictional characters across genres. Variants include Lenora and Leonore; related names include Eleanor.