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Ellen

Girl

Greek, English origin ยท /EH-lษ™n/ ยท classic

Meaning: Light, torch, bright, shining one.

Popularity 49/1002 syllablesโ†“ Falling

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Today, Ellen is an uncommon name (popularity 49/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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The name Ellen is derived from the Greek name 'Helene,' which means 'light,' 'torch,' or 'bright one.' It became popular in English-speaking countries as a variant of Helen. Ellen has been used since medieval times and remains a timeless choice.

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