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Elinor Gudger

Photograph of Elinor Gudger Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Elinor
Surname
Gudger

The Name Elinor

Origin
Old French, Greek
Meaning
Bright light or shining light, derived from the Greek 'helios' meaning sun.
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