Baby name
Héline
/elɛn/
Meaning
“Bright light, shining one”
Derived from Greek, meaning 'bright light' or 'shining one', ultimately from 'helene' meaning 'bright, shining light'.
How it ages.
Héline is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Héline has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.