Elaine

[ih-leyn]

any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.

a female given name, form of Helen.

Examples from the Web for elaine

In the late 1980s, Hawking began to grow close to his redheaded, controlling nurse, Elaine Mason.
The Other Side of Stephen Hawking: Strippers, Aliens, and Disturbing Abuse Claims|Marlow Stern|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, in 2006, Hawking and Elaine divorced, and neither of them spoke about the marriage.
The Other Side of Stephen Hawking: Strippers, Aliens, and Disturbing Abuse Claims|Marlow Stern|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Elaine Kamarck, a fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, wondered if their jobs pose a conflict of interest.
D.C.'s Lesbian Power Wedding|Eleanor Clift|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Louis-Dreyfus made a joke that Cranston looked like a character Elaine had dated on Seinfeld.
The Best Emmys Moments: Seth Meyers, Bryan Cranston, and a 'Seinfeld' Kiss|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

You worked with the late, great Elaine Stritch twice—on September and Small Time Crooks.
Woody Allen on ‘Magic in the Moonlight,’ the Crisis in Gaza, and Those Allegations|Marlow Stern|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"You promised to take us to see the Tommies," said Marjorie, as Elaine turned down the side road and led the way towards home.
A Patriotic Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
Thus it was that Elaine escaped observation when she left the refectory.
The Dragon of Wantley|Owen Wister
Why, what's the matter now, Elaine; do you expect another gentleman?
A Romance of Toronto|Annie Gregg Savigny
When the knight was able to ride, he went back to Astolat with Elaine and Lavaine.
Stories of King Arthur's Knights|Mary MacGregor
A little later in the evening Elaine found herself standing out a dance with a grave young gentleman from the Russian Embassy.
The Unbearable Bassington|Saki