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Ellen

/EL-ən/

girl
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Sun ray; shining light

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Ellen is an English form of the Greek name Helen. It has been a consistently popular name, borne by famous figures such as Ellen DeGeneres and Ellen Pompeo.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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