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Ellyn

Ellyn

Ellyn is a medieval English baby girl’s name that means “torch, shining light”. Ellyn is a version of the names Helen, Eleanor, and the provincial French name Alienor. Ellyn is also a Gaelic term that means “art, manners”. Ellyn seems to follow the modern trend of substituting a ‘y’ for an ‘i’ in girls’ names while being a vintage name.

Meaning of the name Ellyn:

English: torch, shining light
Gaelic: art, manners

Origin of the name Ellyn:

Ellyn is an English baby girl’s name. Ellyn is a medieval version of the names Eleanor, Helen, and Alienor and means “torch, shining light”. Ellyn is also a Gaelic term meaning “art, manners”.

Symbolism of the name Ellyn:

Ellyn means “torch, shining light”. A torch is a symbol of guidance and protection against the dangers of the night. Light is symbolic of knowledge, intelligence, and honor.

Style of the name Ellyn:

traditional

Gender of the name Ellyn:

Ellyn is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Ellyn:

ELL-in

Number of syllables in the name Ellyn:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Ellyn:

Ellyn evokes feelings of pride and honor.

Alternative spellings for the name Ellyn:

Ellen, Ellin, Ellan, Ellain, Elyn, Elin

Nicknames for the name Ellyn:

Popularity of the name Ellyn:

According to the Social Security Administration, Ellyn is a popular baby girl’s name. Ellyn was in the top 1000 names in only one year. It was #994 in 1952.

Related names for the name Ellyn:

Great middle names for the name Ellyn and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Ellyn:

  • St. Ellyn (English saint)
  • Ellyn Jade (American actress)
  • Ellyn Stern (American voice actress)
  • Ellyn Satter (American author)
  • Ellyn Marsh (American Broadway actress)

Ellyn in popular culture:

  • Ellyn Warren (television, “Thirtysomething”)
  • Holy Well of St. Ellyn (holy shrine in Lancashire, England)
  • Sagittarius Ellyn (video games, “Gatcha World”)
  • Edith Ellyn (film, “Suffragette”)
  • Archer Ellyn (television, “Anime Gatcha”)
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