International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Ellin is a feminine name with Welsh and Greek roots. In Welsh tradition, it's a form of Ellen or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'torch.' Some linguistic scholars also connect it to the Greek…
Hellais is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Greek mythology or representing a variation of names like Hellas (the Greek name for Greece) or Helen (meaning…
Ileene is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Eileen or Ilene. These names ultimately derive from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light.' The name traveled through Gaelic…
Hellae is a feminine name with an ethereal, distinctive quality. Though uncommon, it may have roots in Greek mythology, potentially related to Hellas (the native name for Greece) or to Helle, a…
Hungarian diminutive of Ilona; variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.
English, Germanic
"temple path"
Helisent was used in the medieval days and has royal antecedents found in both France and Germany. Information on its origins is sketchy, but some say it's related to Elise or Helen or Heloise, or…
