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Ellen

EL-en

Popularity

#1028

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

275,793

Peak Year

#5,956 in 1951

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Bright, shining light. A short form of Helen, of Greek origin.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ellen DeGeneres

    American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer

  • Ellen Burstyn

    American actress

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentKindCompassionateHonest

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