Ellyn

Ellyn is a female first name that is considered an old English variant of Ellen and Helen.

What does the name Ellyn mean?

The name Ellyn traces back to the ancient Greek name Helene, whose exact meaning is not clearly defined. Possible interpretations include 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', or 'the moon'. More information about the origins can be found on the name page for Helene. Ellyn emerged in the late Middle Ages and is particularly common in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA. Similar variants include Elin, Ellin, and Elyn.

Where does the name Ellyn come from?

The origin of the name Ellyn is ancient Greek, with meanings such as 'the shining one' or 'the moon' playing a role. The ancient Greek term helene means 'the torch, the light', while selene means 'the moon' and helios means 'the sun, the sun's rays'. The name is commonly used in American and English contexts.

How do you pronounce Ellyn?

Ellyn is pronounced as 'El-lin'.

When is the name day of Ellyn?

The name day for Ellyn is celebrated on April 26, May 21, August 18, and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Ellyn is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 3,055th. Over the last ten years, Ellyn has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.