WDYT of Helena?

**ETsMum** · 05-12-2006 21:14

DP wants to use Helena as a middle name if we have a girl.

Do you think it is too old fashioned? (Go on.. be honest..)
Also, could you put it with a first name ending with 'A' or would it sound to silly?

Ta!

**mm85** · 05-12-2006 21:17

i personally like the name but it is a little old fashioned.. just my op. if you guys love it thats all that matters

**WeThree** · 05-12-2006 21:23

I think its lovely

**misskittyfantastico** · 05-12-2006 21:25

I LOVE it!

Would you pronounce Helen-A or Helayna? ( I love both ways)

Not old fashioned - classic, timeless, elegant

**ETsMum** · 05-12-2006 21:32

Originally Posted by misskittyfantastico

Would you pronounce Helen-A or Helayna? ( I love both ways)

The second way!

**misskittyfantastico** · 05-12-2006 21:33

Ooh sooo pretty!

**OJandMe** · 05-12-2006 21:33

I like it.. it means 'light' that's a beautiful blessing! mmm.. I don't know if I'd put it with a first name ending in 'a'... but it would sound nice with a first name ending in 'n' or a soft sound like a 'ce'... I think it does need a first name ending in a consonant or a soft sound.

That's just my opinion though

It's really up to what you guys like!!

**finalcountdown!** · 05-12-2006 21:42

HI
sorry i think its a bit old fashion and prudish...and with a surname ending in a might be too much?
Plus im sure she d end up getting called Helen.

but each to their own, if you like it ..go for it!

What about...cadence??

**misskittyfantastico** · 05-12-2006 21:47

Originally Posted by finalcountdown!

HI
sorry i think its a bit old fashion and prudish...and with a surname ending in a might be too much?
Plus im sure she d end up getting called Helen.

but each to their own, if you like it ..go for it!

What about...cadence??

It's for a middle name so probably will be rarely said