Which name do you like better: Emily or Elena?
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Anonymous
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Elena Faye?
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Anonymous
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Team Elena, 100%. No contest, IMO.
Elena Faye Elena Fleur Elena Finn Elena Florence Have you seen this list? http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/f |
Anonymous
| I think Fiona is "ethnic" enough that it would be an odd choice if you're Jewish and Eastern European. |
Anonymous
| Both are pretty. |
Anonymous
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Elena. There are so many Emilys and Emmies - seriously, l know three Emmies (Emma, Emersen, Emily, Emory) in 19 month old DD's classes.
Elena is so much prettier and infinitely less popular. |
Anonymous
| I like Elena if it's pronounced like Helena - emphasis on the first syllable (like Elena Ferrante). I don't like the eh-LAY-na pronunciation as much. And Emily/Emmie is a great choice. |
Anonymous
| How about spelling it Emilee for a modern update? |
Anonymous
| EMILY!!!!!!!! |
Anonymous
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Elena Frances...wow F names are hard. That's the best I've got. Elenas beautiful. It would be my pick. Don't think Fiona goes well with it though.
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Anonymous
| Elena |
Anonymous
| Elena is a good name, strong and pretty. I find the "Supreme Court test" asinine but in this case it really works - Justice Elena Kagan! |
Anonymous
| I am Jewish and also of eastern European decent. The name Elena has a very Hispanic connotation to me. That isn't a bad thing, but if you're going for something more Jewish and Eastern European I don't think Elena works. I personally would not use it. However if you changed it to Elana i think it sounds better and goes more with your heritage. Having said that I really like Emily Faye. |
Anonymous
Uh no. Elena is a very popular Russian name and totally fits as an Eastern European name. I am an adult Elena and frequently get compliments on my name. I like Emily too OP! |
Anonymous
| Emily. Elena is too ethnic. |
Anonymous
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Emilia
Combines both names! Emilia Rose What about Fern or Frances? |