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HelpRe: Eleanor?
in reply to a message by HarderToBreathe
I know a lot, and I mean a LOT, of Eleanors, almost all of whom go by Ellie. I think it's a nice enough name, not crazy about it, but it's not bad. I much prefer it pronounced with an 'uh' sound at the end than with the 'nor' sound, but either are nice.
I adore the name Nellie, although I prefer Nelly. Nell is great too! Noor is cool, I've never heard it before; it's quirky! Nora makes a very cute nn. I wouldn't use Ellie, as, although it's a sweet name, it's a bit boring these days.
Eleni is a brilliant name! Where does it come from? Xx
I adore the name Nellie, although I prefer Nelly. Nell is great too! Noor is cool, I've never heard it before; it's quirky! Nora makes a very cute nn. I wouldn't use Ellie, as, although it's a sweet name, it's a bit boring these days.
Eleni is a brilliant name! Where does it come from? Xx
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I see what you mean about Ellie (but it is so intuitive isn't it). I really like Nellie/Nelly or Noor as a nn.
Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen. I was named after my Aunt Ellen (which comes from Helen). She was named after her grandmother (my great grandmother), who came from Greece, named Eleni (not sure if their are any beyond that). So we have a long line of Elenis/Helens/Ellens in my family (my cousin's middle name is Ellen too). Eleni is one of the most popular names in Greece!
Do you think that Eleanor is too close to Eleni? I think they sound pretty different but IDK.
Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen. I was named after my Aunt Ellen (which comes from Helen). She was named after her grandmother (my great grandmother), who came from Greece, named Eleni (not sure if their are any beyond that). So we have a long line of Elenis/Helens/Ellens in my family (my cousin's middle name is Ellen too). Eleni is one of the most popular names in Greece!
Do you think that Eleanor is too close to Eleni? I think they sound pretty different but IDK.
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I don't think they're too similar at all! They sound very different to me :) I say use Eleanor; it's a lovely name. xx
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