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Helen

male

Meaning

"Light; Torch"

A Greek name with debated etymology, often connected to light, and strongly associated with Helen of Troy in classical literature.

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Popularity History of Helen

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Helen Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Helen

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Famous Helens

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    Helen of Troy (Greek mythology)
    Described as the most beautiful woman in the world, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War
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    Helen Keller
    American author and disability rights advocate, blind and deaf from age 19 months
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    Helen Mirren
    British actress and Academy Award winner

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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