Ellen

What does the baby name Ellen mean? Learn about what Ellen means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Ellen - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Ellen: E-L-L-E-N, is a 5-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Ellen: EL-ən; EL lun
Meaning of Ellen: Light, torch of light, torch, bright light, mercy.
Origin of Ellen: American Names; British Names; Celebrity Names; Danish Names; English Names; Greek Names; Hebrew Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Ellen: Alena; Alenor; Alina; Aline; Annora; Eibhlin; Eileen; Elaine; Eleanor; Eleanora; Elena; Eleni; Elenore; Elinor; Elinora; Ella; Ellena; Elnora; Enora; Galina; Halina; Helen; Helena; Helene; Helenka; Jalana; Jelena; Laine; Lana; Lena; Lenore; Leonora; Leonore; Lina; Nell; Nellie; Nona; Nora; Noreen; Norene; Norina; Norine; Valenka; Yalena; Yelena; Yilina
Popularity of Ellen: Ellen currently has 372 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked girl's names. The name Kathryn is slightly more popular than Ellen.