Ellen

Female

Meaning

Torch

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈɛlən/

Traits associated with the name Ellen:

Dogs named Ellen tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ellen?

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy making light of situations. It also suggests that you are a fan of Ellen DeGeneres and her work.

Is Ellen a good dog name?

Ellen has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Ellen isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,934
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ellen is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ellen was, in the past month, the 5745th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ellen is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ellen was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ellen's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ellen is most adored in Rhode Island, Washington and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ellen.

Most popular breeds named Ellen:

  1. Beagle
  2. Chihuahua

Ellen is found in these categories:

independent dog names
independent

Ellen signifies strength, courage, and a self-reliant nature.

Dog names like Ellen:

Rival
My God Is Jehovah. Variant Of Hebrew Elijah.
Diminutive Form Of Euphemia
My god is a vow
Young Girl
Short Form Of Names Beginning With El
Ellen dog name meaning

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