Re: Elaine
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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Elaine  ·  Jonquil  ·  1/6/2008, 4:12 AM
Its my middle name  ·  Laine  ·  1/6/2008, 11:32 AM
Re: Elaine  ·  penguiny7  ·  1/6/2008, 7:48 AM
It feels sort of dated to me nt  ·  Murasaki  ·  1/6/2008, 4:56 AM
Agree (m)  ·  Rose-Berry  ·  1/6/2008, 8:46 AM
agree nt  ·  Mireio  ·  1/6/2008, 7:51 AM