Names like Helen
If Helen is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Helen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Kathryn, Ellen, Angel and Nicole.
24 girl names like Helen
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- Kathryn#729Kathryn means "pure." It comes from the Greek name Aikaterine.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- EllenThis name means 'bright, shining one' or 'light'.Also GreekSame “-en” ending
- Angel#546Angel means "messenger".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Nicole#383Nicole means "victory of the people." It's related to the name Nicholas.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Katie#646Katie is usually a short form of Katherine.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Heaven#543Heaven is a word for paradise or the place where God lives.Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Kyra#830Kyra means "light".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Irene#651Irene means "peace." It comes from the Greek word for peace.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Maggie#294Maggie is usually a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Alyssa#453This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'rational' or 'logical'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Melissa#420Melissa means "honeybee." It is associated with sweetness and industriousness.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Angie#705This name means 'messenger' or 'angelic'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- KatlynKatlyn is a variation of Katherine, which means "pure."Also Greek2 syllables
- Stephanie#557Stephanie means "crown" or "garland." It's often associated with victory or honor.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Lauren#401Lauren means "laurel crown" or "victory."Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alexis#554The name Alexis means 'defender' or 'helper.' It suggests someone who protects or aids…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Cassandra#631It means 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' The name is famously associated with a…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Alexandria#474This name means 'defender of mankind.' It implies someone who protects or helps people.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Veronica#427Likely means "she who brings victory" or "true image".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Kate#522Kate is often a shortened version of Katherine, which means "pure."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Carmen#389It means 'song' or 'poem.' It can also be associated with 'garden' or 'vineyard' from a…Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- KathyKathy is a short form of Katherine, meaning "pure".Also Greek2 syllables
- CassieCassie is a nickname often derived from Cassandra.Also Greek2 syllables
- KristaKrista is a short form of Christina, which means "follower of Christ" or "anointed."Also Greek2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Helen?
- Names with a similar style to Helen include Kathryn, Ellen, Angel, Nicole, Katie and Heaven.
- How are these names matched to Helen?
- Each name is compared with Helen on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Helen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Helen?
- Kathryn, Ellen, Angel, Nicole and Katie share Helen's Greek roots.