Helen

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

Helen - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Helen: H-E-L-E-N, is a 5-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Helen: HEL-ən; HEL un
Meaning of Helen: Light, torch of light, torchlight, wicker, reed, shoot, torch, basket.
Origin of Helen: American Names; Ancient Greek Names; British Names; Celebrity Names; English Names; Greek Names; Mythological Names; Place Names; Russian Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Helen: Alena; Alenor; Alina; Aline; Annora; Eibhlin; Eileen; Elaine; Eleanor; Eleanora; Elena; Eleni; Elenore; Elinor; Elinora; Ella; Ellen; Ellena; Elnora; Enora; Galina; Halina; 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 Helen: Helen currently has 556 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked girl's names. The name Cynthia is slightly more popular than Helen.