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Eleni - no doubt OK in its own place and language. I would use Helen without hesitation, and maybe Eleni has the same effect on modern Greeks.
Lavinia - quite amusing, the way such a very ancient name has what looks like a very modern La- at the beginning. But it comes across as rather pretentious, at home in a fee-paying school rather than a bus queue.
Hermione - not an attractive sound; Ione or Iona would be better, but still not good enough.
Polly - a family name going back to the 19th century! I love it, but I dislike Molly; not sure why.
Imogen - both elegant and energetic. I'd use it. Doesn't need a nn, but Jenny or Jinny would work if they had to.
Lavinia - quite amusing, the way such a very ancient name has what looks like a very modern La- at the beginning. But it comes across as rather pretentious, at home in a fee-paying school rather than a bus queue.
Hermione - not an attractive sound; Ione or Iona would be better, but still not good enough.
Polly - a family name going back to the 19th century! I love it, but I dislike Molly; not sure why.
Imogen - both elegant and energetic. I'd use it. Doesn't need a nn, but Jenny or Jinny would work if they had to.
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