Ellen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: e-hlle-hn
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Sunray

Ellen is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "sunray" or "shining light". It is derived from the Middle English female personal name Elen, Elin, Helen, which is related to the Old French Helene, Latin Helena, and Greek Helenē. The name is associated with Greek mythology, as Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, and the sister of Castor and Pollux. The origin of the name Ellen can be traced back to the Greek name Helene, which means 'torch' and 'corposant'. Corposant refers to the phenomenon of St. Elmo's fire, a weather-related event where glowing balls of light appear on the masts of ships during storms. Ellen may also have been a shortened version of the name Eleonora, which is a derivation of the name Helene. The name is pronounced as eh-lun.

Ellen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ellen is currently #499 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ellen is currently #275 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ellen is currently #142 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ellen is currently #93 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ellen is currently #492 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ellen is currently #275 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Ellen

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Ellen, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Ellen DeGeneres: Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer known for her talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and her role in "Finding Nemo."
  • Ellen Page: Ellen Page, also known as Elliot Page, is a Canadian actor known for their roles in "Juno," "Inception," and "The Umbrella Academy."
  • Ellen Pompeo: Ellen Pompeo is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on the television series "Grey's Anatomy."
  • Ellen Burstyn: Ellen Burstyn is an American actress known for her roles in "The Exorcist," "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," and "Requiem for a Dream."
  • Ellen Barkin: Ellen Barkin is an American actress known for her roles in "The Big Easy," "Sea of Love," and "Ocean's Thirteen."

 

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