Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

View Message

 Post a Message      Search      Help/Rules/FAQ      Archives      Board Home      Other Boards

<      
Subject: More
Author: Miranda   (Authenticated as Randee15)
Date: September 20, 2004 at 6:02:36 PM
Reply to: Re: meaning and origin by Chrisell
Hellen was the name of a male figure in Greek myth, the patriarch of the Hellene people and originator of the adjective "Hellenic". See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellen.

Helenus was also a son of Priam and Hecuba of Troy, and brother of (among many, many others) Hector, Paris, Cassandra, and Polyxena. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helenus.

However Chrisell's explanation is the most likely one in your case, I would think.

Miranda

Because this message is archived you cannot respond to it.

Messages in this thread:

Home : Boards : Name Facts Message Board : Archives : September 2004 About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact
Advertising served by SheKnows Family