ellen
n. countablen. a common name for a woman. It is a traditional name that has been popular in English-speaking countries for a long time.
n. a female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It is a cognate of Helen and has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages.
Ellen is my sister's name.
The manager, Ellen, will be leading the meeting this afternoon to discuss the new project.
While the name Ellen saw a peak in popularity during the early twentieth century, it remains a classic choice that transcends temporary naming trends.
Medieval English variant of Helen, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē); also used as a variant of Eleanor or a feminine counterpart to Elliot.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article.