Political LeaderAmerican1884 – 1962
Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady, human rights advocate, UN diplomat
Biography
American political figure and humanitarian, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who became a powerful advocate for human rights and social justice as First Lady and beyond.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1884
Died
1962
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.”