Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago

This Greek name, meaning “shining light” became engrained in mythology with Helen of Troy, the god Zeus’s mortal daughter. Known as “the face that launched a thousand ships,” Helen's abduction resulted in the Trojan War.

Variants include Helene in French, Halina in Polish and Eilidh in Scottish. Alanna is also a more modern and popular variant of the name.