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I like Leda, but only pronounced LEE-tha (Greek) or LEE-da (English).

I think it's gorgeous. I've always heard it pronounced LEE-duh, but I definitely have no issues with your pronunciation (in fact, I think I might like it better). It's definitely a favorite - I'd say it's in my top ten, probably.

I like it well enough and would be glad to see it, but I prefer Lena a little bit.

Beautiful.

Adore it

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I've loved Leda since I was a little girl and saw a DaVinci sketch of Leda standing with a swan. (I'm pretty sure it was his -- it's been a while.) The image stays in my mind. Lovely.

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Leda is simple and elegant and has the allure of Greek mythology to keep things interesting. I know the swan thing should shock me, but it only adds to the elegance of it all for me.

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In the U.S. we pronounce it "LEE-duh." I never heard the "LEY-duh" one until I was watching a PBS / BBC program. I like both ways equally. Are you from the UK?

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The only mn that I've really fallen for is Leda Hermione. My only reservation is that Hermione was Leda's granddaughter in mythology. I don't know why this bothers me since family names usually add to the attraction of a combo. I guess it feels like cheating to use two names from the same story line. Am I being too sensitive?

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I asked for help finding a mn for Leda a while back. I got some great suggestions like Leda Persephone. I can look back to find more if you'd like.

I prefer pron LE-tha (th- like th- in that)
nice name bad history

i never know about this name, i like it. it seems like a nice alternative name for Lena (which I like) but then I think, would she get called Ledy/Ledie/Ledi (Lay-dy) which makes me think of Lady which I find very off putting.

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Yes I like it but potential nn puts me off