enola

Enola is a proper noun used in several contexts, including personal names, places, and cultural works. As a given name, Enola is a feminine name that has appeared in English-speaking countries since the 19th or 20th century. The exact origin and etymology are uncertain, and its usage has remained relatively uncommon.

Enola, Pennsylvania, is a borough in Dauphin County located near Harrisburg. It lies along the Susquehanna River and is part of the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area.

Enola is also associated with notable historical and cultural references. The Enola Gay was a B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, during World War II. The aircraft was named after the pilot’s mother, Enola Gay Tibbets, giving the plane its enduring designation.

In literature and film, Enola Holmes is a fictional character created by author Nancy Springer. She is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes and appears in a series of novels and in film adaptations, including the 2020 movie Enola Holmes starring Millie Bobby Brown. In this context, the name Enola is associated with a resourceful and determined young detective.