Ellen
Meaning of Ellen
Ellen is a female name with variations such as Elena and Eleanor. In American English, it is pronounced as EL-uhn (/ˈɛlən/), and the pronunciation in British English is also EL-uhn (/ˈɛlən/). The name Ellen has been consistently popular over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 1000 to 500 in terms of occurrence, with its highest ranking being 243 in 1996. The name Ellen has a long history and continues to be a beloved choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-uhn (/ˈɛlən/)
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Notable People Named Ellen
| Ellen DeGeneres is an accomplished American comedian, actress, and television host known for her award-winning sitcom and long-running talk show. |
| Ellen Burstyn is an accomplished American actress known for her compelling portrayals of complex women in dramas, and has received prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| Ellen Swallow Richards - Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards was a pioneering American industrial and safety engineer, environmental chemist, and university faculty member whose work laid the foundation for the new science of home economics. |
| Dame Alice Ellen Terry was a prominent English actress in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Ellen Beach Yaw was an American coloratura soprano renowned for her exceptional vocal range and for originating the title role in Arthur Sullivan's opera The Rose of Persia. |
| Ellen D. Williams is an American scientist recognized for her work in surface properties and nanotechnology, as well as her leadership roles at BP and ARPA-E. |
| Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur is a retired English sailor known for her solo long-distance sailing achievements. |
| Ellen Ochoa is a trailblazing American engineer and former astronaut, known for being the first Hispanic woman to go to space and the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center. |
| Ellen Ann Willmott was an influential English horticulturist known for cultivating over 100,000 plant species and cultivars, and for whom more than 60 plants have been named. |
| Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle was a prolific American illustrator and commercial artist known for her work in souvenir postcards and greeting cards during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Ellen Churchill Semple was a pioneering American geographer known for her contributions to human geography and environmentalism, and for being the first female president of the Association of American Geographers. |
| Ellen Hinsey is a renowned author, researcher, and professor known for her work on history, ethics, and democracy, particularly focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. |
| Ellen Jane Langer is a pioneering American psychology professor at Harvard University, known for her groundbreaking research on the illusion of control, decision-making, aging, and mindfulness theory, with her influential work "Counterclockwise" addressing questions about aging. |
| Ellen Gates Starr was an American social reformer and activist who co-founded Chicago's Hull House with Jane Addams in 1889, which expanded to 13 buildings in the neighborhood. |
| Ellen Axson Wilson - Ellen Louise Axson Wilson, the first wife of President Woodrow Wilson, was a talented artist and mother of three daughters. |
