Elaine (legend)
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Elaine is a name shared by two different characters in Arthurian legend, as well as the Arthurian Elaine of Astolat
Elaine (mother of Galahad)
Elaine was the daughter of Pelles. Under a magical disguise that made her appear to be Guinevere, she twice tricked Lancelot into sleeping with her. From this union, she became the mother of Galahad.
Elaine (sister of Arthur)
Elaine was the daughter of Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, and Igraine. She was a sister of Morgan le Fay and Morgause and a half-sister of King Arthur.
Arthur also has a niece named Elaine who fell in love with Perceval. -->