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Elam for a boy?

by Melanie (guest)

8/9/2006, 6:57 AM

I thought it was an interesting boys name. I think it has a biblical history. How does it sound to you? First impressions? Is it kind-of hard to pronounce?

How does this sound/look?

Miles Elam

(Yeah, I'm still deciding on a middle name for Miles. Thanks for all the previous suggestions. My hubby and I will agree on something eventually!)

#Elam

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- Isla +1

8/9/2006, 9:13 PM

I thought it was EE-lum at first. I grew up with a family with the ln Ealum, so that's what first came to mind. But I really like the pronunciation and history of the name. I don't think I've ever seen Elam before. (And I LOVE finding "new" names, so thanks. :b) I adore Miles, and I think Miles Elam sounds great. Another suggestions: Miles Ephraim. Similar feel, imo.

~Heather~
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- Melanie (guest)

8/10/2006, 5:42 AM

I would have pronounced it EE-LUM as well. Thanks for the input! Miles Ephraim is cute too...haven't heard that one yet!

- Brenda (guest)

8/9/2006, 7:19 AM

I don't love it as a stand alone name, but I think it sounds very nice with Miles, very distinguished sounding.

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