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Helen

/HEL-en/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Torch; bright, shining one

At a glance

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

Cultural notes

A name of Greek origin, famously borne by Helen of Troy, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War. It has been a consistently popular name throughout history and literature.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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