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HelpDo you think Elissa is usable and how do you pronounce it?
Although preferring Elizabeth I am drawn towards Elissa, especially as it comes from ancient mythology as an alternative name for Queen Dido.
Some people seem to think it's been supplanted by Alyssa, and has been relegated to the "has-been" pile, but I still like to think Elissa has a bright future and is still usable.
I pronounce it like Melissa minus the M but I think a long E might be the correct original pronunciation on the first syllable.
To my surprise, I've seen Elissa's pronunciation given as eh-lee-sa on some sites. I just don't get this.
I've also seen comments by people called Elissa that strangers, teachers, etc, seem unsure of how to pronounce their name and often mangle it, and that it's therefore a name that drives those bearers nuts.
So - WDYT of Elissa and how do YOU pronounce it?
Some people seem to think it's been supplanted by Alyssa, and has been relegated to the "has-been" pile, but I still like to think Elissa has a bright future and is still usable.
I pronounce it like Melissa minus the M but I think a long E might be the correct original pronunciation on the first syllable.
To my surprise, I've seen Elissa's pronunciation given as eh-lee-sa on some sites. I just don't get this.
I've also seen comments by people called Elissa that strangers, teachers, etc, seem unsure of how to pronounce their name and often mangle it, and that it's therefore a name that drives those bearers nuts.
So - WDYT of Elissa and how do YOU pronounce it?
This message was edited 10/11/2008, 12:22 PM
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Totally. I pronounce it eh-LISS-a. There's a girl in Anna's Girl Scout troop with the name. Her family is originally from Puerto Rico so they pronounce it eh-LEES-a. In fact, it took me awhile to realize her name wasn't Elisa! Anyway, I think if you live in a predominantly English-speaking culture, it would likely be pronounced eh-LISS-a.
BTW, I agree with you in that I like Elissa's ancient history too.
BTW, I agree with you in that I like Elissa's ancient history too.
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I would pronounce Elissa as eh-LISS-a, though I've never met one. I think it is a nice name and totally usable.
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I would lean towards the Dido pronunciation, just because I'd rather have that connection rather than it just being a nickname for Elisabeth.
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I know a couple girls named Elissa and they pronounce it like Alyssa, but I always want to say eh-lissa (like Melissa).
I don't like it, but it's usable.
I don't like it, but it's usable.
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I would pronounce it with a long E. I think it's pretty and usable.
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I know a girl named Elissa, so I do think it's usable. She pronounced it like you do, Melissa with out the M. So that's the way I'm used to pronouncing it as well.
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I like it and I pronounce it 'eh-LISSA' (it's surprising to hear that Elissa is so mispronounced; it's pretty straightforward to me. *shrugs*). I think it's nice. It seems a bit more nickname-y to me, but for someone else, it could make a fine stand-alone name.
There was an 1920s/1930s actress named Elissa Landi who starred in several films, including the sequel to The Thin Man. She was born Elisabeth Marie Christine, but went by Elissa. She was rather talented and classy, too, so I associate the name largely with her.
There was an 1920s/1930s actress named Elissa Landi who starred in several films, including the sequel to The Thin Man. She was born Elisabeth Marie Christine, but went by Elissa. She was rather talented and classy, too, so I associate the name largely with her.
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eh-LIS-sah
And I love it. I thing that is usable and better from Elisabeth or Alyssa
another alternative to that name is Elisha
And I love it. I thing that is usable and better from Elisabeth or Alyssa
another alternative to that name is Elisha
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