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.
Monday may feel like the longest day of the week, but this Monday will actually be the longest day of the year. That is, it will have the most daylight of the year. Monday, June 20, is the summer solstice, the day on the calendar with the most daylight for those in the Northern Hemisphere. Here a few things to know as we begin what many consider the first day of summer. 1.