Why Ellen Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Ellen” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Ellen” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Nelle.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Enlel.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Ellen

The true meaning of ‘Ellen’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Ellen is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Ellen, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.

You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Ellen Popular?

“Ellen” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New Mexico as reported in the 1946 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in New Mexico have the same name as you in 1946. A total of 5,251 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1951 with a total of 5,945 babies. That’s a lot of baby Ellens.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Ellen” was recorded 275,541 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Ellens to occupy the country of Sao Tome & Principe with an estimated population of 231,856.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 411 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #61 nationwide and was registered 411 times as a baby girl’s name. Ellen became a popular girl’s name in the state of New York in the year 1947. It ranked #19 with 1,182 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1951 in the state of New York with 1,205 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Massachusetts for 61 years from 1910 to 1970 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Ellen” was recorded 38,326 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Ellen, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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