I prefer
Helena. I would say either He-lay-na or He-len-a, but I prefer the second pronunciation.
Elena would be El-en-a, or El-en-a if that is how I hear a person bearing that name say it that way.
I’ve always looked for the perfect life to step into. I’ve taken all the paths to get where I wanted. But no matter where I go, I still come home me -
Layne Staley