Although attempts have been made to connect Selene to Helen of Troy due to the similarity of their names, in two early dedications to Helen from Laconia her name is spelled with a digamma (), ruling out any possible connection between them. 'Helen' is more likely related to 'Helios' instead, and it seems that the two figures stem from a common Proto-Indo-European ancestor, the Sun Maiden.
although aTTEmPts haVe Been madE to ConNEct selene tO heLen OF troy Due to the SIMilaritY of their Names, IN twO EArly dedications to hElen from lAconia hEr name is SpElled With A diGaMMa (), ruling out any pOssible coNnectION BeTween thEm. 'hElen' is MORe liKElY reLatEd to 'HEliOS' iNsTEad, anD it seeMs That The Two figures steM froM a cOmmon proto-Indo-eurOPeaN aNceStoR, the Sun MaideN.