EntertainmentAmerican1912 – 1982
Eleanor Powell
Greatest tap dancer in Hollywood history
Biography
American dancer and actress, considered one of the greatest tap dancers in entertainment history, known for her spectacular dance performances in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood films.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1912
Died
1982
Thinking about the name
Eleonor
Germanic origin
“A variant spelling of Eleanor with emphasis on the '-or' ending, Eleonor echoes Old High German roots meaning 'sun' and 'light' while invoking Eleanor of Aquitaine's historical majesty. This spelling adds a crisp, decisive quality to a name already heavy with royal and cultural significance. It appeals to parents wanting something classical with sharp, modern presentation.”