Helle as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Helle

What is the meaning of the name Helle ?

The baby name Helle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɛlə/ (HEH-luh) or /ˈhɛlɛ/ (HEL-eh).

Helle is Scandinavian in Origin.

Helle unites Greek myth and Scandinavian naming traditions. In classical lore, Helle (Greek Hellē) was the daughter of Athamas who fell into the strait thereafter called the Hellespont, anchoring the name in ancient storytelling rather than a fixed Greek meaning. In the Nordic and Germanic sphere, Helle functions chiefly as a short form of Helga (from Old Norse heilagr, "holy, blessed") and of Helene/Helena (Greek in origin, often interpreted as "torch, light"). The name is widely used in Denmark and Norway, and appears in Germany, the Netherlands, and Estonia.

Usage rose markedly in Denmark in the later 20th century; a notable bearer is former Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Variants and related forms include Hella, Helly/Helli, Helene, Helena, and Helga. Pronounced HEH-leh in Scandinavian languages, the name carries graceful, luminous or sacred overtones depending on its chosen root.