Message: "Helena" - Behind the Name

Helena

by *Brogan* (Guest)

4/15/2006, 4:34 PM

Lately, I have really been liking the name Helena (he-LAY-na). What are your thoughts on this name?
What middle names would you give Helena, based on my favorite names (in my profile) or what comes to you off the top of your head? Thanks in advance, everyone!

PS- My usual question: Lilah and Helena? :)

#Helena

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- Isla

4/16/2006, 2:36 PM

I really like Helena, and I think it goes well with Lilah. I have always preferred the heh-LAY-nah pronunciation too, but lately I slightly prefer the HELL-eh-nah one. Not sure why. :b Guess I shouldn't use the name, then, since I can't decide which way to pronounce it. LOL.

~Heather~

- Elena

4/16/2006, 2:00 PM

I like Helena well enough and MUCH better than Helen which seems stodgy to me. Helena is more exotic and sophisticated though I do prefer the HEL-en-a pronunciation. It sounds fine with Lilah.

Combos:

Helena Catherine
Helena Margaret
Helena Rebecca
Helena Sophia
Helena Susanne
Helena Victoria

- Silvie (Silversliver)

4/16/2006, 7:46 AM

I love it. I slightly prefer the he-LEE-na pronunciation, but the one you're using is also very nice. And I love the combo Helena Scarlett.

Some other (not from you personal list):
Helena Violet
Helena Maeve
Helena Pearl
Helena Iris

I prefer Helena to Lilah, but I do love Lilah as well.

Hannah

Go meander in the cold

- Lissa (guest)

4/16/2006, 4:38 AM

I like Helena, but for some reason I much prefer other variations (Elena, Alena and Ileana). I think I just don't like the Hel- part and the look of 'Helen' in the name.

DH likes Helena too.

- Jeana Bradbury

4/15/2006, 8:09 PM

This is my MIL middle name and I love it. also I plan on using the German prounciation (he-LEE-na)

- ecomama7 (guest)

4/15/2006, 8:04 PM

Im not so good for mn suggestions but I really like the name Helena! I know of a lil girl named Helena and they call her Heli for short, I love it!

- Julia (guest) +1

4/15/2006, 5:09 PM

I like it, but would love it said HEL-eh-nah.

Helena Rose
Helena Faith
Helena Sophia
Helena Charlotte
Helena Caroline
Helena Brooke
Helena Jane
Helena Mary
Helena Willow
Helena Ava

Helena and Lilah are nice as sisters.

- *Brogan* (Guest)

4/15/2006, 5:19 PM

Thanks, I like Helena Ava :)

- Jae +2

4/15/2006, 5:02 PM

Helena Margo / Margot
Helena Scarlett
Helena Pearl
Helena Rosalie
Helena Josette
Helena Josephine
Helena Caroline
Helena Beth
Helena Violet
Helena Ruby
Helena Amity
Helena Felicity
Helena Gwen
Helena Meredith
Helena Claire
Helena Frances
Helena Fern
Helena Fleur
Helena Willow
Helena Summer
Helena Autumn
Helena Winter
Helena Vivian
Helena Jean / Jeanne
Helena Blanche
Helena Maude / Maud
Helena Florence
Helena Ruth

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- *Brogan* (Guest) +1

4/15/2006, 5:07 PM

What a list! Thanks so much!
I like:
Helena Scarlett
Helena Felicity
Helena Meredith
Helena Fleur
Helena Charlotte
Helena Catherine
Helena Cathleen
Helena Margaret
Helena Ceridwen
Helena Mariel (I pronounce this MARE-ee-uhl, do you? I like it if it's this prn.)
Helena Marielle
Helena Gabrielle

Thank you SO much, this is great!
*Brogan*

- Jae

4/15/2006, 6:23 PM

Yep. I also pronounce Mariel as MARE-ee-uhl. Glad to hear that I was able to help out.

- betsylou +1

4/15/2006, 4:46 PM

I really enjoy Helena. It is refreshing and sweet, pretty and smart all at the same time.
How about:
Helena Scarlett
Helena Juliet
Helena Raquel
Helena Violet
Helena Jolie
Helena Rose
Helena Jillian
Helena Olivia
Helena Francis

My only concern with Helena and Lilah would be that if you called Helena "Lena" then Lena and Lilah are a little to close for my taste.

----Betsy-----

- *Brogan* (Guest)

4/15/2006, 4:48 PM

I would never use Lena as a nn, because I pronounce Lena (LEE-na) [a friend is named this], and I pronounce Helena (he-LAY-na). From this list, I like Helena Scarlett and Helena Olivia. Thanks!

- Sadie (SadieMarch) +2

4/15/2006, 4:37 PM

Helena is so sweet, and much better than Helen! Lilah and Helena sound nice together.

Helena Mae
Helena Sophia
Helena Elise
Helena Scarlett

"Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge." --William Shakespeare

- *Brogan* (Guest) +1

4/15/2006, 4:49 PM

Thanks, I like Helena Scarlett and Helena Sophia could grow on me!
*Brogan*

- Lillian (LillianAMS)

4/16/2006, 4:54 AM

cool!

Helena is one of my favorite names, and Scarlett and Sophia are my daughters - so I love both of these. :)

~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon

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