Ellen
or El·lin
[el-uh n]
- Mount, a mountain in S Utah. 11,522 feet (3514 meters).
- a female given name, form of Helen.
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Examples from the Web for ellen
Contemporary Examples
“Lady Ellen was the first person who saw the real me,” said Roome about the effect Weirich has had on her life.
We worked in the cultural arena instead, with pioneers like Ellen and Will & Grace.
In January, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf addressed the country optimistically.
When four were injured and one killed, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf officially lifted the quarantine.
As Ellen DeGeneres learned with her now-famous Oscars selfie, you enlist the help of every nominee you can find.
The Best Emmys Moments: Seth Meyers, Bryan Cranston, and a 'Seinfeld' KissKevin Fallon
August 26, 2014
Historical Examples
"Your imagination deceives you, my dear Almeria," said Ellen, smiling.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Ellen observed, that it was not worth while to hate, it was sufficient to avoid them.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Old Mr. Elmour's manner was also more distant, and Ellen's colder.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
You go in and sit down in that chair, and Ellen'll bring you a drink of water.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
"It is not that, Ellen; you girls don't understand things," retorted Harry.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Word Origin and History for ellen
Ellen
fem. proper name, an older form of Helen (q.v.). Its popularity among U.S. birth names peaked in 1880s and 1940s.
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