Helena

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Light; bright, shining one
Description:
Helena, the Latin version of Helen is a name fit for a goddess (or baby). In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus by Leda and the most beautiful woman in the world. By abducting "the face that launched a thousand ships, "Paris began the Trojan War. The name was also a favorite of the William Shakespeare who used it two of his most well-known works, A Midsummer Night's Dream and All's Well That Ends Well. If you find the classic Helen a bit "blah," then the more delicate and feminine Helena may be the way to go.
Popularity:
How popular is Helena? Here's how many babies were named Helena over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Elynn   •   Helaine   •   Helene   •   Ileana   •   Ilene   •   Iliana   •   Yamuna
International Variations:
Alyona   •   Heleen   •   Helen   •   Helene   •   Helenka   •   Ileana   •   Ili   •   Ilka   •   Ilona   •   Ilonka   •   Olena   •   Onella
Nicknames:
Helen   •   Lena   •   Yamka
Famous Namesakes:
Model Helena Christensen, Actress Helena Bonham Carter, Princess Helena of the United Kingdom, Cosmetics entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein, Author Helen Keller
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Kelly Rutherford
Syllables:
3
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