Helen as a Female Name
Helen is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Helen for a girl get a name with a clear Greek heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Helen means “of uncertain meaning, possibly 'torch' or 'light'” and is of Greek origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Helena, Helene, Eleanor, Elena, Nell.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Helen across all genders, see the complete Helen name meaning.
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Is Helen a girl's name?+
Helen is most commonly a girl's name. It means “of uncertain meaning, possibly 'torch' or 'light'” and is of Greek origin.
What does Helen mean?+
Helen means “of uncertain meaning, possibly 'torch' or 'light'” and originates from Greek.