Eleanor

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Eleanor
Origin: Old French
Source Name: Eléonore
Japanese: エレアノール
Appears In: Akai Shizuku, Ys IX

Origin

Eleanor is a name of French origin and is a respelling of the Old Provençal name Aliénor, with uncertain origins. The name became famous because of its first known bearer, Eleanor of Aquitaine, who held a duchy in her own name and became the queen of both France and England separately.

Appearances

  • Eleanor (エレノア) is a playable character in Akai Shizuku, serving as an instructor at the Magic Academy. Her official Falcom romanization is Ellenoa.
  • Eleanor is the first princess of the fallen Gllian monarchy in Ys IX, going under the assumed name of Iris.

Trivia

  • Ys' Eleanor is possibly an homage to Gagharv's, as the latter was initially intended to be an amnesiac princess of El-Phildin according to the Initial Game Scenario Script.