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Ellyn

EL-in

Popularity

#15922

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,829

Peak Year

#102 in 1991

First Recorded

1898

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Ellen, Ellyn means 'bright, shining light.' It is of Greek origin, derived from the name Helen.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentKindGracefulCheerful

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