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Help[Opinions] Leda
WDYTO Leda (LEY-dah)?
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I like Leda, but only pronounced LEE-tha (Greek) or LEE-da (English).
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I think it's gorgeous. I've always heard it pronounced LEE-duh, but I definitely have no issues with your pronunciation (in fact, I think I might like it better). It's definitely a favorite - I'd say it's in my top ten, probably.
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I like it well enough and would be glad to see it, but I prefer Lena a little bit.
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Beautiful.
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Adore it
I've loved Leda since I was a little girl and saw a DaVinci sketch of Leda standing with a swan. (I'm pretty sure it was his -- it's been a while.) The image stays in my mind. Lovely.
Leda is simple and elegant and has the allure of Greek mythology to keep things interesting. I know the swan thing should shock me, but it only adds to the elegance of it all for me.
In the U.S. we pronounce it "LEE-duh." I never heard the "LEY-duh" one until I was watching a PBS / BBC program. I like both ways equally. Are you from the UK?
The only mn that I've really fallen for is Leda Hermione. My only reservation is that Hermione was Leda's granddaughter in mythology. I don't know why this bothers me since family names usually add to the attraction of a combo. I guess it feels like cheating to use two names from the same story line. Am I being too sensitive?
I asked for help finding a mn for Leda a while back. I got some great suggestions like Leda Persephone. I can look back to find more if you'd like.
I've loved Leda since I was a little girl and saw a DaVinci sketch of Leda standing with a swan. (I'm pretty sure it was his -- it's been a while.) The image stays in my mind. Lovely.
Leda is simple and elegant and has the allure of Greek mythology to keep things interesting. I know the swan thing should shock me, but it only adds to the elegance of it all for me.
In the U.S. we pronounce it "LEE-duh." I never heard the "LEY-duh" one until I was watching a PBS / BBC program. I like both ways equally. Are you from the UK?
The only mn that I've really fallen for is Leda Hermione. My only reservation is that Hermione was Leda's granddaughter in mythology. I don't know why this bothers me since family names usually add to the attraction of a combo. I guess it feels like cheating to use two names from the same story line. Am I being too sensitive?
I asked for help finding a mn for Leda a while back. I got some great suggestions like Leda Persephone. I can look back to find more if you'd like.
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I love Leda too and pronounce it LEE-da in English. Beautiful.
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I guess it depends where you look, some say 'LEY-dah' some say 'LEE-dah'. 'LEE-dah' would probably be more sensible in the UK.
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I prefer pron LE-tha (th- like th- in that)
nice name bad history
nice name bad history
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i never know about this name, i like it. it seems like a nice alternative name for Lena (which I like) but then I think, would she get called Ledy/Ledie/Ledi (Lay-dy) which makes me think of Lady which I find very off putting.
Yes I like it but potential nn puts me off
Yes I like it but potential nn puts me off
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