Ellyn
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Origin of the name Ellen:
Originally a variant form of Helen, Ellen is now also commonly used as a variant of Eleanor. Both names, however, are ultimately derived from the same Grrek root ēlē (light, torch, bright).
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Fifteenth century variant of "Helen" in England, meaning "light" or "torch. Can be found among medieval brasses, and prominent in Elizabethan records.
Most well-known bearer of the name: Ellyn Bowman, English Puritan activist who smuggled books to the famous Non-conformist clergyman Henry Barrow while he was imprisoned at Fleet. She died circa 1591.
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Elly, Ellie, Nell.
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Variant of Helen meaning "light" or "torch".
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Ellyn Bowman was a sixteenth century English Puritan. She is known for having smuggled books to clergyman Henry Barrow in prison.
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"Lady Ellyn", character in Gerald Morris's medieval fiction "The Quest of the Fair Unknown".
Ellyn Warren, career-oriented best friend of Hope Steadman on the 90's TV series "thirtysomething".
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