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This name seems to have been popular during the 1950s and 1960s. Has it fallen off too much to be considered for a new baby, or is it classsic since its one of the Arthurian names?
Does anybody know how it should really be pronounced - the more authentic pronunciation (long first E or not?). It's not my favourite but I'm considering it as an E name and it could grow on me (but only as a compromise choice).
There's apparently a Welsh name, Elain ("fawn) - it's beeen suggested that this might be the true source of Elaine (rather than Helen). Hmmm ... interesting ...
Does anybody know how it should really be pronounced - the more authentic pronunciation (long first E or not?). It's not my favourite but I'm considering it as an E name and it could grow on me (but only as a compromise choice).
There's apparently a Welsh name, Elain ("fawn) - it's beeen suggested that this might be the true source of Elaine (rather than Helen). Hmmm ... interesting ...
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Its my middle name
And I say it Ell-aine. I like it, but not as a first name. I don't think its too dated though.
And I say it Ell-aine. I like it, but not as a first name. I don't think its too dated though.
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I associate Elaine with Arthurian legend. I pronounce it with a long e at the beginning, but I say it fast enough that it kind of sounds like a short e. With my limited knowledge of Welsh (and double checking), I think that the e of a non-stressed syllable is short. I think it's a pretty name. I have a particular fondness for all Arthurian names, whether I really like the sound of them or not. :) Ygraine is similar enough to Elaine. I really like that one too.
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It feels sort of dated to me
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Agree
I've never heard it pronounced as Ee-lain but Ell-aine or il-aine if someone's speaking quickly.
I know someone in her 20s called Elaine, but generally I associate it with people in their late 30s, 40s, 50s. I don't think it's quite ready for a comback yet but it is quite pretty.
I've never heard it pronounced as Ee-lain but Ell-aine or il-aine if someone's speaking quickly.
I know someone in her 20s called Elaine, but generally I associate it with people in their late 30s, 40s, 50s. I don't think it's quite ready for a comback yet but it is quite pretty.
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agree
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