Ellen

Ellen is a common female first name, a shorter form of Eleanor, Helen, Elaine, Elena, Eleni, or other names beginning with El. It can also be spelled Ellin or Elin.

Etymology

The name Ellen is of Greek origin and means "light" or "torch". It is derived from the Greek name Helen, which has the same meaning. In some cultures, Ellen is also considered a variant of the Hebrew name Eleanor, which means "God is my light".

Popularity

Ellen has been a popular name in many English-speaking countries for centuries. It was particularly popular in the United States during the 19th century, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

Notable people named Ellen

There are many notable people named Ellen, including:

• Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer.
• Ellen Page, a Canadian actress and producer.
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Liberian politician who served as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. She was the first elected female head of state in Africa.
• Ellen Pompeo, an American actress, director, and producer. She is one of the highest paid television actors, having signed a $20 million annual contract with the American Broadcasting Company in 2017.

In popular culture

The name Ellen has been used for characters in many books, movies, and television shows. Some of the most famous include:

• Ellen Ripley, the protagonist of the Alien film series, played by Sigourney Weaver.
• Ellen Morgan, the main character in the sitcom Ellen, played by Ellen DeGeneres.
• Ellen Brody, a character in the Jaws film series.

See also

• List of people named Ellen
• Ellen (disambiguation)

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