Helen
in reply to a message by Martha
Helen Lysandra comes to mind, if I'm in a midsummer mood.
Helen is not nearly as nice as Helena, but has a pleasant sound and I enjoy the mythological association.
Margaret feels too closely tied with Thatcher, and it reminds me of shortbreads and carpeted kitchens.
Susan is nice and solid.
Deborah is dowdy and sounds like a tired housewife.
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Helen is not nearly as nice as Helena, but has a pleasant sound and I enjoy the mythological association.
Margaret feels too closely tied with Thatcher, and it reminds me of shortbreads and carpeted kitchens.
Susan is nice and solid.
Deborah is dowdy and sounds like a tired housewife.
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080