Ellen /el-len/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced EL-en. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Ellen is sun ray.
The Morlocks in the film also have a system for summoning the Eloi into their sphinx by using air raid sirens. Supposedly, this was originally used to warn of bombing. Responding to the siren has become inborn, and the Eloi now do so like cattle. The Morlocks use whips to herd them.he Morlocks in the film also have a system for summoning the Eloi into their sphinx by using air raid sirens. Supposedly, this was originally used to warn of bombing. Responding to the siren has become inborn, and the Eloi now do so like cattle. The Morlocks use whips to herd them.
This type of cattle has been brought to market for various reasons: fertility issues, drought conditions...etc. Generally this group is over the age of 8-9 years old, or younger if injury is the reason for culling from the herd.