EtymologyElea is a feminine given name most commonly used as a short form of Eleanor, which itself originates from the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. The meaning of Eleanor is often tied to the phrase alia Aenor, meaning “the other Aenor”, used to distinguish Eleanor of Aquitaine from her mother. Over time, a Danish variant.Key FactsMeaning: Short form of Eleanor; also associated with the ancient Greek colony of Elea (modern Velia)Origin: English and French diminutive of EleanorType: Female first name, diminutiveUsage: English-speaking countries, FranceRelated Names:Variants: Ella 2, Elle, Ellie, EllyDiminutives: Nellie, NellyFrench forms: Éléa, Ellea, Elhéa