Elladean, derived from Greek elements meaning 'light' and 'woman', is an uncommon yet elegant feminine given name. It was created by the American author Edna Ferber for one of her characters in the 1924 novel 'The Girl Behind the Laurel'. The name gained some popularity following the success of the book but has since remained relatively rare, making it distinctive and memorable. Elladean is composed of two parts: the Greek 'Helle' or 'Ell', meaning 'torch' or 'light', and '-adean', a suffix derived from Latin '-adius', signifying 'relating to'. Thus, Elladean could be interpreted as 'radiant woman'.
"I'm impressed that there were five girls named Elladean born in just one year, 1924."