Lenore
Pronunciation: lə-NOHR (key)
Origin of the name Lenore:
Short form of Elenore, a variant of Eleanora (light, torch, bright).
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As a child, hardly anyone could pronounce my name correctly (even aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents) which was very aggravating, But as I have gotten older I love the uniqueness of the name.
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Nora, Leni, Len, Nore, Lore, Lora
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Character in Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Raven'
'Lenore' comic book series by Roman Dirge
Edgar Allen Poe's poem "Lenore"
Character Bill's ex-wife on the TV show "King of the Hill"
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