Message: "Re: Leora" - Behind the Name

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[Facts] Re: Leora

by Anneza (guest)

8/20/2002, 6:55 AM

I've seen Leonie as a pet name for Eleanor, and Leora actually makes more sense that way.

- Pavlos (guest) +2

8/20/2002, 7:03 AM

Eleanor -- which according to this site may also be related to Helen -- is certainly a more plausible source for Leora :)

- Lilith (guest) +1

8/20/2002, 9:36 AM

It also sounds like Liora, from Lior ("my light"). :)

- Pavlos (guest)

8/20/2002, 10:21 AM

Ha! Could be :)

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