It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Ellen is sun ray. Originally a variant of Helen, but now more closely associated with Eleanor. First used as an independent name in the 16th century. Nell is a pet form. English actress Ellen Terry; American actresses Ellyn Burstyn, Ellen Barkin, Ellen DeGeneres.
The days are longer in the summer because our section of the Earth is tilted towards the sun during the summer. Because the tilt of the Earth puts us faces the sun during summer, thus giving us more light. This effect is more and more noticeable the closer to the poles that you go.
Full Answer. While it is officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere; the exact duration of summer may differ in the Southern Hemisphere. The June solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, marking the extended hours of daylight that characterize summer in the Northern Hemisphere.