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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Blessed

Helle is a girl’s name and surname of Scandinavian origin. It’s a variant of Helga, an Old Norse name meaning “blessed” that is used in Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries as well as Scandinavia. Choosing this ancient name for baby could be a lovely way to express how lucky you feel to have them in your life! Other variants of Helga include Hege, Helge, Helka, Oili, Olga, Helgi, and Oleg. A famous bearer of the name Helle is Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former prime minister of Denmark.