The name Ellen has two meanings:
1. It is a medieval English form of Helen.
2. It is used as a Dutch short form of Eleanor.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Ellen Burstyn (born 1932), an American actress;
Ellen Foley (born 1951), an American singer and actress;
Ellen Barkin (born 1954), an American actress;
Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), an American actress and stand-up comedian;
Ellen Pompeo (born 1969), an American actress.
