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I adore the Russian form, with a definite "ks" sound at the beginning, "KSEEN-yuh." If I remember correctly, Nicholas II of Russia had a sister by the name of Xenia. It brings to mind Romanov romance and the sweep of Russian history. Fabulous.

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But I wouldn't expect anyone else here in the west to say it that way, at least here in the U.S. I would say, "ZEEN-yuh" and still love it.

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Your combinations are delightful. My favorites are Xenia Augustine (wow!) and Xenia Margaret. I can see Sieglinde as a sister to Xenia before I could see them in the same combination, too many long "ee" sounds the way I'm saying Xenia.

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May I get in on the fun? I don't know if I can top Xenia Augustine. That may become a stock combination for me so watch out. Do you mind if I use it in a poll one day?

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Xenia Marguerite
Xenia Isidora
Xenia Callisto
Xenia Lilith
Xenia Magdalene
Xenia Benedicte
Xenia Praskoviya / Praskovia
Xenia Christabel
Xenia Parvati
Xenia Veritas
Xenia Nightingale
Xenia Felicitas
Xenia Ermintrude
Xenia Ermingard / Irmingard
Xenia Huguette
Xenia Janviere
Xenia Aurore
Xenia Melisande
Xenia Rosamund
Xenia Frances
Xenia Imogen

This message was edited 10/5/2011, 10:12 AM