Meaning and Origin Ellen

Ellen originates from the name Helen but is more recently associated with the name Eleanor as well.

The meaning of Ellen (and Helen and Eleanor) comes from the Greek work ēlē, which means light or bright.

Famous People Called Ellen

When you hear about the name Ellen, you probably think about Ellen Degeneres. Her show on ABC is one of the most watched shows in America. Before her show, she was known for her comedy. People will know her for her sitcoms. Her shoe was namesEllen and has been awarded for over 30 Emmy awards and 20 peoples choice awards. The popularity of Ellen exploded with Ellen Pompeop. Today, she is one of the highest paid television actors. She got her career started back in 1995. Since then, a lot of people know here from Law and order.

She’s been on some of the most loved TV shows like Friends. Her career has helped her to go into movies like Strangers with candy, Daredevil and old school. Ellen MacArthur redefines the meaning of Ellen when people hear her name. Right now, MacArthur is known for her career in racing. In 2005, she broke the world record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe. Thankfully, over time she helped to advance her hobby with helping teams. In 2010, she made a team dedicated to helping different economies in business and education.

The most famous Ellen from England must be Ellen Macarthur was a successful solo long-distance yachtswoman.

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