“Ellen” fem. proper name, an older form of Helen (q.v.). Its popularity among U.

“Ellen”

fem. proper name, an older form of Helen (q.v.). Its popularity among U.S. birth names peaked in 1880s and 1940s.

Hellenic (adj.)

“pertaining to Greece,” 1640s, from Greek Hellenikos “Hellenic, Greek,” from

Hellen “a Greek,” of unknown origin. Earliest surviving use is by Homer in reference to a Thessalian tribe; traditionally from the name of an eponymous ancestor, Hellen, son of Deucalion. In modern use in the arts, of Greek work from the close of the primitive phase to the time of Alexander the Great or the Roman conquest.

Hellene (n.)

“an ancient Greek,” 1660s, from Greek Hellen “a Greek,” of unknown origin (see Hellenic).

(( I still think my sister Ellen is a goddess. 😉 And if you ever saw her smile you would understand. ))