At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (mythological)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HEL-lə
Helle is a Greek (mythological) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Helle
Origin: Greek (mythological).
A common claim: Flat rock in the sea, or torch Actually: Helle is often said to mean 'flat rock' or 'torch,' but as a given name it actually traces to the Greek mythological figure Helle of the Golden Fleece story, not to those unrelated Scandinavian words that merely sound similar.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Helle
HEL-ləIPA /ˈhɛlə/
Popularity of Helle
Helle doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Helle
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Similar Names
Helga · Ingrid · Mette · Runa · Tove · Thora
