Elaine

Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, ultimately derived from the Greek name Helene, whose root is debated but may relate to the Greek word for torch or to Selene, the moon goddess. The name entered wide use in the English-speaking world largely through Arthurian legend, where it is borne by several notable figures, including Elaine of Astolat, the maiden who dies of unrequited love for Lancelot, and Elaine of Corbenic, mother of the knight Galahad. Alfred Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King helped renew popular interest in the name during the nineteenth century. Related forms include Helen, Helena, Elena, and Eleanor.