[Opinions] Ilan/Ilana
WDYT? Which is best? Is Ilan weird on someone with no Israeli background?
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Funny- I just added both these names to my PNL last night! I prefer Ilan to Ilana, though I like both of them. Ilana seems to blend in with all the Eliana, Eliora, Liora, Leah, Ella...and so forth. It seems to fit right in with those names and isn't very distinctive. Ilan is, though. I love it.
I do have the same concern as you do about the lack of Israeli background, and I'm not sure if it would work or not. But I think it would.
I do have the same concern as you do about the lack of Israeli background, and I'm not sure if it would work or not. But I think it would.
I think both names are a trifle too "pretty" for me.
Yes, I would think it was odd for someone to use the name who wasn't Israeli / Jewish, but if you like the names that much then I say go for it.
Yes, I would think it was odd for someone to use the name who wasn't Israeli / Jewish, but if you like the names that much then I say go for it.
I tend to think it is, unless you are Jewish of course. There are many Israeli names that I love but would think twice about using. I would probably stay with a Biblical name.
However, I think Ilana looks and sounds sufficiently mainstream to be a feasible op[tion. I think Aliza and Aviva also fall into this category.
However, I think Ilana looks and sounds sufficiently mainstream to be a feasible op[tion. I think Aliza and Aviva also fall into this category.
I like Ilana better. It is pretty but I would only use it if you are Israeli or Jewish. If not, I agree with Murasaki. I have met two Ilanas and both are Jewish. I have also met an Israeli/Jewish Aliza and Aviva. Also the big difference between the two is one is a girl (Ilana) and one is a boy (Ilan) or maybe you know this and are just asking if you like it on a girl verses a boy.
This message was edited 1/22/2008, 9:46 AM