Message: "Leda" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Leda

by whim

2/19/2015, 1:41 PM

What do you think of the name Leda? What do you think of the combos below? Suggestions?

Thanks!

Leda Joy
Leda Harriet
Leda Juniper
Leda Rosemary
Leda Felicity
Leda Magnolia
Leda Josephine
Leda Hazel
Leda Jessamy
Leda Beatrice
Leda Primrose
Leda Winter
Leda Florence

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- Joiya +1

2/23/2015, 5:21 AM

I do like Leda. It is simple, yet sweet. Years ago, it would have been just my style.

Of your list, I especially appreciate Leda Magnolia, Leda Josephine, and Leda Joy.

- whim

2/23/2015, 8:39 PM

Simple and sweet is absolutely my style right now so I agree. Thanks so much!

- Caprice +1

2/22/2015, 6:26 AM

I would probably like it if it wasn't for the fact that "leda" means "boredom" in Swedish...

- whim

2/22/2015, 2:52 PM

That's good to know!

- New_Chloe +1

2/20/2015, 6:45 AM

I really like Leda. It's so gently classical and pretty. I love these combos of yours:

Leda Magnolia - perfect southern charm
Leda Florence - subdued Edwardian elegance

- whim

2/20/2015, 6:54 AM

I agree 100% on your descriptions of Leda Magnolia and Leda Florence. I'm glad you liked them.

Thank you!

- Millie (ImSorryIfILoveYou96) +1

2/20/2015, 4:08 AM

Pronounced Lee-da or Lay-da? Personally I prefer the latter.

Leda Juniper and Leda Winter I like. :-)

- whim

2/20/2015, 6:21 AM

I do like both of the pronunciations but I'd use LEE-da.

Thanks!

- Myosotis +1

2/20/2015, 1:15 AM

I love Leda! As long as it's pronounced LAY-də. Shame about the myth. I love mythology, but they do tend to cast doubt on a lot of beautiful names.

My favourites from your list are:
Leda Rosemary
Leda Juniper
Leda Beatrice
Leda Primrose
Leda Florence

I have Leda Guinevere Elowen /Arwen on my list, so maybe Leda Guinevere, Leda Arwen, Leda Anwen, Leda Odessa, Leda Odette.

This message was edited 2/20/2015, 1:17 AM

- whim

2/20/2015, 6:36 AM

I do like the LAY-də pronunciation but if I were to ever use Leda it'd be with the LEE-də pronunciation. It's just the pronunciation of the name I came to love, even if it's the least popular one!

Great suggestions! I admit the Leda Odette combo made me laugh. I love Odette. I think it's a beautiful name and I love that it reminds me of swans. It's just that it's a bit silly to have a swan name with Leda given she was raped by Zeus in the form of a swan in the myth and in the ballet Swan Lake Odette is transformed into a swan.

Thanks so much!

- Tiggs +1

2/19/2015, 9:36 PM

Leda isn't a personal favorite but I have to say Leda Rosemary jumped out at me as a lovely combo. I also think Leda Joy, Leda Harriet and Leda Florence work nicely.

- whim

2/20/2015, 6:26 AM

Those are the ones that stand out to me as well, particularly Leda Rosemary. Thanks!

- lawruh +1

2/19/2015, 7:56 PM

I like it, but I'm unsure if I'd actually use it just because of the Greek story where Leda is raped by Zeus in the form of a swan.

Of your combos, I like:

Leda Josephine
Leda Primrose
Leda Winter

- whim

2/20/2015, 6:24 AM

I know the story is odd but I'm not really concerned with it. I think Leda is a beautiful name.

Thanks!

- A (guest) +1

2/19/2015, 5:39 PM

I don't like it at all.

Leda Jetta
Leda Dale

- whim

2/19/2015, 7:35 PM

I'm not opposed to honesty.

Thanks!

This message was edited 2/19/2015, 7:35 PM

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