Dog Name
Ellen
About the Name Ellen
- Meaning
- torch; shining light
- Origin
- English variation of Helen
- Gender
- Female
- Syllables
- 2
Ellen is not one of the most common names for Dogs – a good choice if you want a less usual name for your pet.
With two syllables, Ellen sounds melodic and is easy to call. Ellen appears in 2 of our name lists for Dogs, for example “Dog Names That Mean Light” and “Dog Names”.
Ellen in Our Name Lists
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Ellen is also used as a baby name. See the baby name profile →