What is the origin of the name Hellen?

Hellen is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Hellen?

Hellen is currently ranked #1633 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Hellen

HEL-en

Popularity

#1633

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

8,240

Peak Year

#195 in 1924

First Recorded

1883

Style

Classic & Timeless, Mythological

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Variant of Helen, derived from the Greek Helene, possibly meaning "torch", "light", or "bright one".

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Hel Nell Lena

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Hel Nell Lena

Spelling Variations

Helen Ellen

Similar Names

Evelyn Eleanor Hazel Josephine

Personality Traits

intelligentcharminggracefulcreativekind

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